Oroquieta
Also known as City of Oroquieta, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta City
Oroquieta, officially the City of Oroquieta (; ), is a component city and capital of the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,373 people.
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- Etymology
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- Cityhood
- Geography
- Climate
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Economy
- Government
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- Education
- Notable personalities
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Oroquieta, officially the City of Oroquieta (; ), is a component city and capital of the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,373 people.
==Etymology== Oroquieta is named after the Basque settlement of (spelled "Oroquieta" in Spanish) in Navarra, Spain. It was the birthplace of the Franciscan Friar Tomás Casado, who was the first Spanish parish priest of Oroquieta and was an important figure in its early foundation.