A small municipality in the Province of Misamis Occidental.

Calamba is a fourth class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental.  The municipality of Calamba is geographically located in the Northern part of the Province of Misamis Occidental, with the grid approximately 8°31’58” North latitude and 123°39’03”East longitude along the National Highway leading from  Ozamis City to Oroquieta City and to Dipolog City of Zamboanga del Norte. It is the center of the five municipalities considering that it is bounded by the Municipality of Baliangao on the North;Municipality of Concepcion on the South; Municipality of Plaridel on the North East; Municipality of Lopez Jaena on the South East and Municipality of Sapang - Dalaga on the West. Calamba is composed of 19 barangays. 

Originally called “Solinog”, named after a deep bankrill located at the eastern portion of the poblacion where Langaran River flows. Its name was later changed to CALAMBA by the Municipal Council of Plaridel after the Filipino patriot’s birthplace. It was formerly part of the municipal territory of Plaridel, Misamis Occidental. Being the fastest growing barrio, it was separated from the Municipality of Plaridel and became independent on February 1, 1948, under Executive Order No. 85 series of 1947 by the late President of the Philippines, His Excellency Manuel A. Roxas. It was inaugurated into a municipality on February 14, 1948. The “Subanos” were the aborigines of the municipality of Calamba, Misamis, Occidental.



The "SPRING PARADISE"
 (The municipality of Calamba has been gifted with cool and freezing spring and waterfalls.)

 
Bulawis Community Swimming Pool located at Bunawan, Calamba, Misamis Occidental just 4.8 from the town proper. Bulawis is one of the Calamba’s best and popular attractions. It is a legend to every one who visits the place.  A trademark of beauty that gives a whole new experience. “A haven of enjoyment and possibilities” as natural springs give life to the pool “along a river-gifted” with the splendor of nature. It is ideal for reunions, church groups, trainings, seminars, retreats, camps, parties of all kinds and banquets. A luxury in itself as one feels comfortable in the “cozy atmosphere of efficient service and warm smiles.”
 
 

 
The waterfalls are only 7 kilometers away from the heart of the municipality and it is located at Barangay San Isidro. Spring is only a hundred meter away from Bulawis Swimming Pool. Its crystal clear water and glitters like bits of diamonds as it falls from above.

Festival

Menajak Festival gathers huge crowd of people who wants to witness the unique presentations emphasizing the cultural and social heritage of the indigenous people of Calamba. This is done every February 14th of each year as Calamba, celebrates its Foundation Day Anniversary.  Menajak is a Subanen term for the word Love and also for a simple reason; it is celebrated every Valentine’s Day.  It is imperative for the organizers of the festival to use the Subanen word because Calamba tries to preserve the cultural heritage of the indigenous people in the community. The Local Government Unit recognizes the Subanens as the original inhabitants of the municipality and bridges the cultural indifferences that exist among its constituents.
 
Menajak is not only a mere celebration that entertains however; it gives accent to a free interpretation of the Subanen dance steps and rituals. Participants in Subanen costume synchronize their choreographed movements to the rhythm of the gongs and drums.