Bukidnon Facts for Kids

Map of the Philippines showing where Bukidnon is located in the Philippines

The provincial flag of Bukidnon

The provincial seal of Bukidnon

Bukidnon is a special area in the Philippines called a province. It is located in the Northern Mindanao region, which is a group of provinces in the southern part of the country. The main city and center of Bukidnon is Malaybalay. People in Bukidnon speak different languages like Cebuano, Binukid, and Higaonon. The name "Bukidnon" means "mountain dweller" or "highlander," which makes sense because the province is known for its beautiful mountains and highlands.

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Mangima Canyon at Maluko, Manolo Fortich. This area is sometimes called the "Grand Canyon of the Philippines."
Del Monte Pineapple fields in Manolo Fortich. Bukidnon is famous for its pineapples!
A view from Musuan Peak showing the wide Maapag Plain in central Bukidnon. You can see the Kalatungan Mountain Range in the distance.
A beautiful waterfall found within the Kalatungan Mountain Range.
The Pulangi River flowing through the Maapag Plain in Valencia City.
The Blue Water Cave in Quezon.
Sayre Highway in Malaybalay City, the capital of Bukidnon.
A chart showing the population percentage by district in 2010.
A chart showing Bukidnon's population by ethnic origin in 2000.
Binaki, a sweet steamed corn cake wrapped in corn husks. It is thought to have started in Bukidnon.
An aerial view of Valencia, which is a busy center for trade and business in the province.
An aerial view at night of the public market and bus terminal in the town of Maramag.
Robinsons Place Valencia, a shopping mall in Valencia City.
The main entrance to the Central Mindanao University grounds.
The entrance to Valencia Colleges (Bukidnon), Inc..
A colorful float from the Kaamulan Festival.

Bukidnon facts for kids

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