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HIS003 Module 2 Geographical Setting of Mindanao
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)
Mindanao State University
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Mindanao State University
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Marawi City 9700, Philippines
LESSON 1. 2 Geographical Setting
NOTE: This is to help students to understand the course as per mandated by Mindanao State University. This is partial and subject for improvement. The sources that used are mainly coming from authentic books in history. This is just for classroom purpose only.
FACTS ABOUT MINDANAO
As of the 2010 census, the island's population itself is 20,281,545 people, while the Mindanao island group had an estimated population of 25,537,691 (2018) inhabitants. Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines at 104,630 square kilometers, and is the eighth most populous island in the world. The island of Mindanao is larger than 125 countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, South Korea, Austria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Ireland. The island is covered by 6 administrative regions, 22 provinces, and 30 cities (27 provinces and 33 cities if associated islands are included). More than 70% of the population of Mindanao adhere to Christianity. Roman Catholicism is the largest single religious affiliation at 60 percent of the total household population. Islam comprises 20%, while a figure as high as 40% has been cited. Muslims were formerly the majority until the influx of Christian Filipino settlers in the 20th century.
MINDANAO
The region is partitioned by Sulu Sea. It is surrounded by body of water, from the north (Visayas) by the Mindanao strait or Visayan Sea, Pacific Ocean on the east, Sulu Sea on the West, and Celebes Sea on the South .As an island in the southern part of the country, Mindanao is the second largest with 94,630 sq. km. The island is mountainous with Mt. Apo in Davao as the highest mountain in the country. The island consists of six administrative regions and divided into * provinces.
SIX ( 6 ) ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS
- Zamboanga Peninsula (Reg. 9 )- composes of the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay with two cities, Zamboanga City and Isabela City. Pagadian is the administrative capital of the region. Zamboanga City is also known as the little Spanish city, Zamboanga Hermosa and Asias Latin City. The term Zamboanga is derived from a Badjao word ‘Samboangan’ which means “port”. On the other hand, it is also derived from a Subanen word Jambangan which means land of “flowers”.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Illustrate the geographical setting of Mindanao
- Know the political, socio-economic and cultural map of Mindanao
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- Northern Mindanao (Reg. 1 0)- composes of the provinces of the Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao Del Norte, Misamiz Oriental, Misamis Occidental, plus the Cagayan de Oro City as the
administrative capital.
- Davao region (Reg. 11 ) formerly Southern Mindanao, divided into the provinces of Davao
Oriental, Davao Del Sur, and Compostella Valley (now Davao de Oro). Davao city is the administrative capital. The word Davao is derived from the word Daba-Daba which means fire.
- SOCCSARGEN (Reg 2 )- formerly Central Mindanao, consist the provinces of Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Cotabato City. Koronadal City is the administrative
capital.
- Caraga Region (Reg. 13 )- the province of Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Surigao Del
Norte And Surigao Del Sur. Butuan City is the administrative capital the word Caraga is derive from
Spanish word Caragas which means land of the brave warrior.
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)- is a special region which cover the territory predominantly populated by Muslims. The provinces are Lanao Del Sur, Maguidanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan excluding her City (Isabela De Basilan). Cotabato City is the administrative capital. The province has its own Parliamentary government.
REGION POPULATION
( 2010 )
AREA REGIONAL
CENTER
Component Provinces and Cities BARMM (Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao)
3,781,
(as of August 1, 2015)
33,511 km 2 (12,938 sq. mi)
Cotabato City 1 ARMM (PROVINCES) 1. Lanao del Sur 2. Tawi-Tawi 3. Sulu 4. Basilan 5. Maguindanao CITIES 1. Marawi City 2. Cotabato City 2 3. Lamitan City 39 BARANGAYS FROM THE MUNICIPALITIES OF: 1. Aleosan 2. Carmen 3. Kabacan 4. Midsayap 5. Pigkawayan 6. Pikit
CARAGA
(Region XIII)
2,429,
(2%)
21,478 km 2 (8,292 sq. mi) Butuan City
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
1 Cotabato City, although administratively under SOCCSKSARGEN, is considered the regional center of ARMM. It is also an independent component city, not under the jurisdiction of any provincial government. 2 Cotabato City, although administratively under SOCCSKSARGEN, is considered the regional center of the former ARMM. It is also an independent component city, not under the jurisdiction of any provincial government. And voted “YES” to the recently Bangsamoro Organic Law, plebiscite.
HIS003 Module 2 Geographical Setting of Mindanao
Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)
University: Mindanao State University
