It is referred to as Ozamiz City and was founded in 1757. It became a city on 16^th July 1948 and acted as a 3rd class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 141,828 people with a total land area of 169.95 square kilometers. The people of the city uses Subanon, Cebuano and Tagalog languages as their native languages. Besides that, it also has become the center for commerce, health, transportation, and education in this part of Mindanao, considering its strategic location and its peaceful atmosphere. The education in Ozamiz city enhanced by the presence of two universities in Ozamiz, La Salle University, formerly known as Immaculate Conception College (ICC) and Misamis University. Besides, the city has a good harbor location, which makes the local port serves as the principal outlet of mineral deposits, agricultural and forest products.

Best time to fly from Iloilo to Ozamiz

Ozamiz is known for its high humidity and it has some extremely humid months, and above-average humidity throughout the year. The least wet month is June and the most humid month is December. The best times to visit Ozamis City for ideal weather are early to mid-January to mid-April. As for wind, the windiest month is June, followed by May and April. Generally, the best time to book a flight to Ozamiz is two months in advance and the cheapest days to fly are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Main airports available in Iloilo to Ozamiz

Iloilo International Airport - The Iloilo International Airport is an international airport that serves Iloilo province. It is also known as Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Iloilo by locals. The airport is located within Cabatuan, Iloilo. The distance between this airport to the nearest town, which is Iloilo City is 24 kilometers. The airlines that operate in this airport is Air Juan, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Philippine AirAsia. This airport consists of two terminals, which is the passenger and cargo terminal. Iloilo International Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in Iloilo International Airport for visitors.

Ozamiz Airport - Ozamiz Airport, also known as Labo Airport, is an airport serving the general area of the city of Ozamiz in the Philippines. It was reopened 5th July 2007, nine years after Philippine Airlines (PAL) stopped their operations using Fokker 50 and Sunriser planes and eventually went the airport to its closure due to its short runway in which cannot accommodate jet planes. Air Philippines, (a subsidiary airline of PAL), was the first airline served the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila using a B737-200 which is also the first jet plane to land the airport. The estimated passengers annually are around 291,000 passengers.

Climate pattern in Iloilo to Ozamiz

The climate in Tuguegarao is tropical and can be referred to as hot. The rainfall in Ozamiz is significant, with precipitation even during the driest month. The average annual temperature in Ozamiz is 27.3 °C. The wet season usually starts from the end of May to early December and the drier season starts from the middle of December to the middle of May.

Highlights attractions in Ozamiz

• The Cotta Fort - Opened in 1756, it was built by Father Jose Ducos to act as a Spanish outpost in the land. It was strategically situated near the Panguil Bay. The Cotta Fort serves as one of the oldest structures in the city and one of the historical landmarks of the Philippines. It is the witness of the many events that happened to Ozamiz. The two most noted occasions where it has seen combat was during the Spanish era fighting against the Muslim pirates and during the last day of the Japanese occupation in 1945. It has become a historical symbol on 13th March 2002.
• Bukagan Hill Bell Tower - This tower is known to support the four bells named as St. Peter, St. Marien, St. Joseph and St. Michael. They were originally bought for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the city. Originally, the bells are supposed to be at the church. However, when the bells were delivered to the church, they realized that they were too big and heavy for the belfry. They eventually decided to construct a new structure in Bukagan Hill, one that would be able to support the bells’ combined weight. To reach Bukagan Hill Bell Tower, visitors need to take a bike ride and the fare rates start from 100 pesos.
• Naomi’s Botanical Garden - Located 10 minutes away from the city, the attraction has become a tourist attraction because of the number of fruit trees and ornamental plants there. Besides that, there are also rare species of orchids, flowering plants, and bonsai. Occupies approximately 13 hectares, Naomi's Garden and Tourist Inn are also frequently used as an events venue. Besides, the garden also has various facilities such as two tennis courts, a playground, a small chapel, a bakery, and a ceramic shop. Lodging is also available for guests with different budget plans. All rooms have cable TV, hot and cold water facilities, and provided with bathroom amenities.