Mogpog, Marinduque
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| Coordinates: 13°28′28″N 121°51′41″E / 13.47444°N 121.86139°ECoordinates: 13°28′28″N 121°51′41″E / 13.47444°N 121.86139°E | |||
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | ||
| Province | Marinduque | ||
| District | Lone District of Marinduque | ||
| Founded | 1807 | ||
| Barangays | 37 | ||
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| • Mayor | Senen Livelo Jr. (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) | ||
| • Vice Mayor | Sebastian Mandalihan (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) | ||
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 87.70 km2 (33.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 33,341 | ||
| • Density | 380.2/km2 (984.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
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| Income class | 3rd class municipality | ||
Mogpog is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it had a population of 33,341 people in 7,567 households.[1][2]
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[edit] Poblacion Landmarks
The town proper comprises barangays namely Dulong Bayan, Gitnang Bayan, Market Site, Mataas na Bayan, Villa Mendez, and Nangka I. Mogpog town proper houses two semi-private high schools in the poblacion area - Quezon Roxas High School and the Marinduque Academy, the latter located at Barangay Gitnang Bayan - the high school with the most anticipated Drum and Bugle Corps (DBC).
Seated near the Marinduque Academy is the Mogpog Central School, an elementary school near the base of the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church.
Not far from the Academy is the town plaza, located right at the side of the Academy's Main Building, which shows a great view of a local park, the Municipal Building, and the Trial Court -all of which covers the town public market.
[edit] Other Landmarks
Balanacan is the barangay where the main shipping port is located. It is famous for its large image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, erected at a top of a shed on a mound of land overlooking the sea.
[edit] History
In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied the town of Mogpog, Marinduque.
In 1945, in the Second World War the liberation of the town of Mogpog, Marinduque, the American and Filipino troops fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Marinduque.
Historically the famous Moriones Festival is said to have originated from Mogpog. This festival is known to be one of the most colorful festivals in Marinduque and the Philippines. It's held in Mogpog and the surrounding areas of Marinduque island.
[edit] Barangays
Mogpog is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Hinanggayon was formerly a sitio of barrio (barangay) Argao; in 1954 it was elevated as a barrio.[3]
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[edit] Educational institutions
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[edit] Notable people from Mogpog
- Ricardo Jamin Kardinal Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of Cebu was born February 6, 1931 in Mogpog.
[edit] References
- ^ 2007 Census of Population Marinduque as of August 1st, 2007, issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
- ^ Number of Household by Household Size and City/Municipality, Table 4 to Census 2007, issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
- ^ "An Act to Convert the Sitio of Hinangayon, Mogpog, Marinduque, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of Hinangayon". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1100-converting-sitio-hinangayon,-mogpog,-marinduque-into-a-barrio.html. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
[edit] External links
- Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay as of August 1, 2007
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- municipalitymogpog.ning.com
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