Cagayan de Oro (pop. 728,402) is the capital of Misamis Oriental, a province in the Philippines. It is in northern Mindanao, near the mouth of the Cagayan River.
Cagayan de Oro is a major port of entry for northern Mindanao. It is an important commercial and educational center. Xavier University, founded in 1933, has a museum rich in Christian and Muslim art. On the mountain slopes overlooking the city are the Initao National Park and the Golden Friendship Park. The dramatic Catanico Falls are nearby.
Cagayan de Oro was established by the Spanish as a mission station in the 1600’s. It became a chartered city in 1950.
