[3] The pioneers of the municipality were a group of Bukidnon tribe who has a small settlement along a spring called Abo-on.

Malitbog is located at the northernmost part of the province, between parallel 8°25'35" and 8°36'8" North and meridians 124°49'39" and 125°11'39" East.

The climate in Malitbog is classified as belonging to Type IV or Intermediate B which is typical throughout the province.

Being naturally characterized by mountains and hilly terrain, slope ranging from 30 to 50 percent and above are therefore the most prevalent category.

Smaller portion at the northern part has the highest elevation of 1,500 to 2,400 meters above sea level.

From Barangay San Luis and Kiabo going south-western part, it has patches of slope 30 to 50 percent and above with an elevation 200 to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Major portion of this area can be found at the north-western part covers 8 barangays with an elevation of ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Other areas with 18 percent slope can also be found near the border of Malitbog and Agusan del Sur.

The total land area of the municipality of Malitbog is approximately at 581.85 km2 based on Administrative/Thematic Maps of DENR-CENRO Office No.

These A&D Lands are intended for settlements and agricultural development and can be found in the north and north-western side of Malitbog.