Most Educated in Northern Mindanao

Top 84 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Northern Mindanao

1 Kadingilan 21.3%

2 Salay 21.3%

3 Managok 21.3%

4 Salawagan 21.3%

5 Kibangay 21.3%

6 Dagumba-an 21.3%

7 Jimenez 21.3%

8 Calamba 21.3%

9 Linamon 21.3%

10 Kauswagan 21.3%

11 El Salvador 21.3%

12 San Luis 21.3%

13 Clarin 21.3%

14 Maigo 21.3%

15 Lurugan 21.3%

16 Lugait 21.3%

17 Sumpong 21.3%

18 Villanueva 21.3%

19 Mamungan 21.3%

20 Claveria 21.3%

21 Talakag 21.3%

22 Imelda 21.3%

23 Lantapan 21.3%

24 San Miguel 21.3%

25 Kibawe 21.3%

26 Alae 21.3%

27 Moog 21.3%

28 Bacolod 21.3%

29 Sumilao 21.3%

30 Mailag 21.3%

31 Cabanglasan 21.3%

32 Maria Cristina 21.3%

33 Lumbia 21.3%

34 Libona 21.3%

35 Igpit 21.3%

36 Binuangan 21.3%

37 Aglayan 21.3%

38 Santa Ana 21.3%

39 Linabo 21.3%

40 Calabugao 21.3%

41 Sultan Naga Dimaporo 21.3%

42 San Jose 21.3%

43 Oroquieta 21.3%

44 Boroon 21.3%

45 Jasaan 21.3%

46 Nunungan 21.3%

47 Tangub 21.3%

48 Tagoloan 21.3%

49 Bugo 21.3%

50 Tubod 21.3%

51 Impasugong 21.3%

52 Malaybalay 21.3%

53 Mariano 21.3%

54 Dologon 21.3%

55 Don Carlos 21.3%

56 Ozamiz City 21.3%

57 Maramag 21.3%

58 Quezon 21.3%

59 Manolo Fortich 21.3%

60 Gingoog 21.3%

61 NIA Valencia 21.3%

62 Mantampay 21.3%

63 Iligan 21.3%

64 Initao 21.3%

65 Manticao 21.3%

66 Molugan 21.3%

67 Kisolon 21.3%

68 Langcangan 21.3%

69 Damulog 21.3%

70 Lunao 21.3%

71 Lagonglong 21.3%

72 Medina 21.3%

73 Kapatagan 21.3%

74 Balingasag 21.3%

75 Cagayan de Oro 21.3%

76 Mambajao 21.3%

77 Halapitan 21.3%

78 Damilag 21.3%

79 Barra 21.3%

80 Maranding 21.3%

81 Casisang 21.3%

82 Dalipuga 21.3%

83 Kalilangan 21.3%

84 Agusan 21.3%

The most educated cities in Northern Mindanao have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Kadingilan leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Kadingilan, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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