Ozamiz, officially the City of Ozamiz or known as Ozamiz City, is a 3rd class town in the region of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 surveys, it has a population of 141,829 people. Even Though occasionally spelt as Ozamis in official resources, City Resolution 251-06 officially spelt Ozamiz with a "z" as its end letter rather than with an "s". Ozamiz is near to Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte regions, while across the bay is known as Lanao del Norte. Ozamiz is 53 kilometres (32 mi) from Maria Cristina Falls, the key source of hydroelectric power in Mindanao.

Airport in Ozamiz

Labo Airport

Labo Airport also called as Ozamiz Airport, is a community airport that served for the general area of the city of Ozamiz in the Philippines. Labo Airport is the only airport in the region of Misamis Occidental. The airport is categorized as a community airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), a body of the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines regions except the main international airports. Labo Airport is one of only two community airports in the Philippines with commercial operations, but one of the busiest in Mindanao in terms of passenger and flights traffics. There are many flights available from Changi International Airport to Labo Airport daily which is operated by Philippine Airlines.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Ozamiz

The suitable time to visit Ozamiz would be between December until the end of February when the weather is getting warmer with occasional showers. The off-peak season is in between July until September where the weather during that season is unpredictable and typhoons can sometimes occur anytime. The weather in Ozamiz is tropical year-round with an average temperature of 28 to 34.4 degrees Celsius. Ozamiz has only two primary seasons which is dry and wet seasons where precipitation can be heavy during the wet or monsoon season and humidity during the hotter months can be higher than other periods. During this period, the sun shines so brightly resulting in clear skies with the winds blow calmly suitable for outdoor activities. Locals and visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town for safety protections. During this season also, you will find cheaper fares on hotels and flight tickets.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Ozamiz

Mount Malindang - Mount Malindang is a complicated volcano situated in the region of Misamis Occidental in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is the highest peak in the region. The slightest studied mountain range was created through several volcanic activities some of which could be historical as evidenced by the presence of cinder cones, two calderas, surrounded by high rock walls, two sulfurous hot springs, dome volcano plugs, and a crater lake called Lake Duminagat.

Cotta Beach – Situated near Cotta Fort is one of the most popular places that you can visit after arriving at Ozamiz. The white sandy beach with crystal-clear ocean makes everyone that arrived here want to swim or to dive here.

Bukagan Hill - Bukagan Hill is a popular sightseeing place in Ozamis City, the opening hours are from 0600 hours until midnight. Feel free to visit and see for yourself the breath-taking view of this wonderful scenic.