Ozamiz
Ozamiz, officially the City of Ozamiz (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Ozamiz; Filipino: Lungsod ng Ozamiz), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 140,334 people.
Ozamiz | |
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| City of Ozamiz | |
Downtown Ozamiz | |
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Flag Seal | |
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| Motto(s): Fortis in Fide (Strength in Faith) | |
Map of Misamis Occidental with Ozamiz highlighted | |
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Ozamiz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°09′N 123°51′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1757 |
| Cityhood | July 16, 1948 |
| Named for | José Ozámiz |
| Barangays | 51 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Henry “Indy” F. Oaminal Jr. (PDPLBN) |
| • Vice Mayor | Simplicia “Bebie” O. Neri (PDPLBN) |
| • Representative | Sancho Fernando “Ando” F. Oaminal (NP) |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 98,929 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 169.95 km2 (65.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,923 m (6,309 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 140,334 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 32,933 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.12 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,058 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,763 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 749.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 333.6 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Misamis Occidental 2 Electric Cooperative (MOELCI 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7200 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Tagalog |
| Feast date | July 16 ; December 8 |
| Catholic diocese | Archdiocese of Ozamis |
| Patron saint | List |
| Website | ozamizcity |
Although occasionally spelled as Ozamis in official sources like COMELEC, it is spelled as Ozamiz in Republic Act No. 321, the Ozamiz City Charter Act. In 2005, City Resolution 251-05 was passed to reiterate that it is officially spelled Ozamiz, not Ozamis.
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