Tangub

Tangub
City of Tangub
Tangub City Hall
People's Gymnasium
First Street
Tangub City Sports Complex
Flag of Tangub
Official seal of Tangub
Nicknames: 
  • Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines
  • God-Centered City
Motto: 
Una ang Ginoo (Cebuano)
'God comes First'
Map of Misamis Occidental with Tangub highlighted
Map of Misamis Occidental with Tangub highlighted
Interactive map of Tangub
Tangub is located in Philippines
Tangub
Tangub
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°04′00″N 123°45′00″E / 8.06666667°N 123.75°E / 8.06666667; 123.75
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceMisamis Occidental
District 2nd district
FoundedDecember 4, 1929
RenamedNovember 30, 1930
(as Tangub)
CityhoodJune 17, 1967
Barangays55 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Panlungsod
 • MayorSabiniano S. Canama (ASPIN)
 • Vice MayorTito B. Decina (ASPIN)
 • RepresentativeSancho Fernando F. Oaminal (Lakas)
 • City Council
Members
  • Francisco I. Chiong Jr.
  • Antonio S. Caylan Jr.
  • Rubin R. Roma
  • Hipolito G. Roxas Jr.
  • Lowida L. Alcalde
  • Marissa V. Amamio
  • Romulo L. Del Socorro
  • Leonido C. Tala Sr.
  • Eddie S. Gomez
  • Alexander M. Returerto
 • Electorate46,336 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
162.78 km2 (62.85 sq mi)
Elevation
243 m (797 ft)
Highest elevation
2,421 m (7,943 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
68,419
 • Density420.32/km2 (1,088.6/sq mi)
 • Households
15,456
DemonymTangubanon
Economy
 • Income class3rd city income class
 • Poverty incidence
32.84
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 945.6 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 2,820 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 752.1 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 515.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMisamis Occidental 2 Electric Cooperative (MOELCI 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7214
PSGC
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Tagalog
Feast dateSeptember 29
Catholic dioceseArchdiocese of Ozamis
Patron saintMichael the Archangel
Websitetangubcity.gov.ph

Tangub, officially the City of Tangub (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Tangub; Filipino: Lungsod ng Tangub), is a component city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 68,419 people.

Tangub City is also where the Panguil Bay Bridge is situated. The 3.77 km (2.34 mi) bridge connects Tangub, Misamis Occidental to Tubod, Lanao del Norte.