Jimenez, Misamis Occidental
Jimenez, officially the Municipality of Jimenez (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Jimenez; Tagalog: Bayan ng Jimenez), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,909 people.
Jimenez | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Jimenez | |
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Map of Misamis Occidental with Jimenez highlighted | |
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Jimenez Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°20′00″N 123°50′00″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | April 7, 1900 |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Joselito C. Chiong (PDPLBN) |
| • Vice Mayor | Rosario K. Balais (NP) |
| • Representative | Jason P. Almonte (PDPLBN) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 22,286 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.43 km2 (31.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 28,909 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,042 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 20.42 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 147.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 454.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 124 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 106.9 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Misamis Occidental 2 Electric Cooperative (MOELCI 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7204 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Tagalog |
Within the predominantly Catholic town lies the Church of Saint John the Baptist which is one of the oldest monuments in the Philippines. Many Jimeneznons live outside the country but have retained close ties to the town, with "balikbayans" offering community service and philanthropy, and others taking up residence upon retirement abroad.
The heritage town is one of the best preserved colonial towns in the entire Philippines. The conservation, preservation, and restoration of the town's heritage structures such as the church and ancestral houses are the main focus of the local government. The town is being pushed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.