Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro City has a lot to tell regarding its history. From being an imperial tributary to being a highly urbanized city, Cagayan de Oro City was able to stand against the odds. Cagayan de Oro City is a symbol of endurance and industry in the Philippines.
Cagayan de Oro City was once called Kalambagohan. Himologan, the main town, was a fortress on a hilltop, which is eight kilometers south of the city’s present Poblacion.
The history of Cagayan de Oro City dates back even before the Spaniards arrived in the territory.

