Balingoan
', officially the ' (; ), is a in the province of , . According to the , it has a population of people. History. Formerly part of Talisayan, it gained independence on March 1, 1952. According to the local legend, it derived its name from the word "baling ni juan" (John's Fishing Net), which later on became simply as "Balingoan". Geography. Barangays. Balingoan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Demographics. In the , the population of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, was people, with a density of . Economy. Produce: Copra, fish, sea shells, fruits, vegetables, animal meat, and dairy products. Culture. Feast day: May 29. Patron Saint : San Alonzo de Rodriguez Transportation. Port of Balingoan is the main port for travellers going to the provincial island of Camiguin. From Cagayan de Oro to Balingoan is about and would take around 1.5 hours bus ride as well as from Butuan. Education. There are 9 Public Elementary Schools situated in Barangays San Alonzo, Bauk-bauk, Lapinig, Mantangale, Mapua, Kauswagan, Kabulakan, Dahilig and Kabangasan.