Get to Know the Bukidnon Province in the Philippines

About
Location
Fast Facts
Climate / Best Time to Visit
Cities & Towns
Islands
Points of Interest
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ABOUT

Bukidnon, officially the Province of Bukidnon, is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao Region. Its capital is the city of Malaybalay. Bukidnon is envisioned as a province of self–reliant people, enjoying quality life in an atmosphere of justice, peace and harmony

LOCATION

Coordinates: 17.5951° N, 120.7983° E

FAST FACTS

The following are a few useful and interesting details about this province.

Province:

Bukidnon

Location:

7°55′N 125°05′E | View Map

Year Founded:

1914

Capital:

Malaybalay

Area:

10,498.59 km2 (4,053.53 sq mi)

Population:

1,541,400

Density:

130/km2 (350/sq mi)

Division:

Mindanao

Region:

Cities & Towns:

2 Component cities, 20 Towns (Municipalities)

Demonym(s):

Bukidnon

Elevation:

2,941 m (9,649 ft) (Mount Dulang-dulang)

Time Zone:

PST (UTC+8)

Zip Code:

8700–8723

Area code:

+63 -(088)-XXX-XXXX

Electricity:

Standard voltage is 220V.
Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
Bring A to B adapter(s).

Currency:

Philippine Peso (PHP)

Exchange Rate:

Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP | click for exact exchange rate

Income Class:

First Class

Religion(s):

Roman Catholic, 80.7%, Islam has 4%

Language(s):

Cebuano, Higaonon, BukidIlianen, Matigsalug, Hiligaynon, Maranao, Iranun, English

Known For:

Food basket of Northern Mindanao

Major Industries:

Pineapples, bananas and sugarcane

Climate:

Tropical

Best Time to Visit:

It’s generally okay to visit Bukidnon any time of the year since it is away from the Philippine typhoon alley.

Clothing:

Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.

Airport(s):

Maramag Airport

Seaport(s):

None

Bus Terminal(s):

COMING SOON

Website:

www.bukidnon.gov.ph

CLIMATE

The climate in this province is between the northern and southern sections of Bukidnon, The northern part is classified as belonging to Type III, that is, there is no pronounced rain period but relatively dry during the months of November to May. In the southern portion of the province, the climate is classified as Type IV with no dry season. The driest area is Baungon, while the wettest is the Calabugao plain. The climate is relatively cool and humid throughout the year.

It’s generally okay to visit Bukidnon any time of the year since it is away from the Philippine typhoon alley.

The most appropriate clothing in this province is casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals.

Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.

CITIES & TOWNS

The Bukidnon province is divided into 20 Municipalities, 2 Cities:

Baungon
Cabanglasan
Damulog
Dangcagan
Don Carlos
Impasugong
Kadingilan
Kalilangan

Kibawe
Kitaotao
Lantapan
Libona
Malaybalay
Malitbog
Manolo Fortich

Maramag
Pangantucan
Quezon
San Fernando
Sumilao
Talakag
Valencia

ISLANDS

None

POINTS OF INTEREST

The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Bukidnon province:

Alalum Falls
Badiang Spring
Balisbisan Falls
Beatriz Skyline Resort
Blue Water Cave
Carmelite Monastery
Dahilayan Forest Park Resort
Dalwangan Centennial Marker
Dila Falls
Ereccion de Pueblo

Kaamulan Park
Lake Apo
Long Beach
Luan-Luan Spring
Monastery of the Transfiguration
Mount Dulang-Dulang
Mount Kalatungan
Mount Kitanglad
Mount Kitinglad Range National Park
Mt Capistrano

Mt. Palaopao
Mt. Wiji
Nasuli Spring
Overview Park
Roxas Monument
RR Family Spring Resort Pool
Sumalsag Cave
The Bukidnon Tree Park
Waig Spring Resort Poo

If you plan to visit the province of Bukidnon, you can use the following sites to determine the best places to stay:

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FESTIVALS

The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Bukidnon throughout the year:

Kaamulan Festival (2nd half of February to March 10) – Malaybalay City

FAQs

The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Bukidnon province.

Where in the Philippines is Bukidnon located?
Bukidnon is located on Northern Mindanao.

Is Bukidnon a city or province?
Bukidnon is a province.

What is the Capital of Bukidnon?
The capital of Bukidnon is Malaybalay City.

What is Bukidnon famous for?
Bukidnon is famous for pineapple plantation.

How do I get to Bukidnon?
There are several ways to get to Bukidnon, the most common being from Cagayan de Oro:

Bus | 2.5 hours | $3-$5
Taxi | 2 hours | $38-$46
Drive | 2 hours | $10-$15
You can fly to an alternate airport (Davao, Butuan, or Cotabato), however you will need to take a bus, van or taxi to get to Bukdidnon. Travel time will be longer and the cost will be significantly more.

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How many islands are in Bukidnon?
There are NO islands in Bukidnon. The province is landlocked.

What does Bukidnon mean?
Bukidnon means came from the word “bukid” which means mountain in English.

How Safe is Traveling in Bukidnon?
Bukidnon is very safe for locals and tourists.

Is the climate the same as the rest of the Philippines?
The climate in Bukidnon is considered tropical with significant rainfall even in the driest month.

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