Mogpog
Mogpog | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Mogpog | |
 Mogpog Municipal Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Gateway to the Heart of the Philippines Home of the Original Moriones | |
| Anthem: Mogpog Hymn [1] | |
 Map of Marinduque with Mogpog highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap  | |
  Mogpog Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°29′N 121°52′E / 13.48°N 121.87°ECoordinates: 13°29′N 121°52′E / 13.48°N 121.87°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Marinduque |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1807 |
| Barangays | 37 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Augusto Leo M. Livelo |
| • Vice Mayor | Jonathan Felipe M. Garcia |
| • Representative | Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 22,727 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.06 km2 (41.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [4] | |
| • Total | 34,516 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,219 |
| Demonym(s) | Mogpogueño |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 13.59% (2015)[5] |
| • Revenue | ₱150,064,127.11 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱332,605,551.44 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱113,422,572.28 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱74,831,240.72 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4901 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Major religions |
|
| Feast date | May 15 |
| Patron saint | St. Isidore the Laborer |
| Website | mogpog |
Mogpog /mɔːɡˈpoʊɡ/, officially the Municipality of Mogpog (Tagalog: Bayan ng Mogpog) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,516 people. [4]
Barangays[]
Mogpog is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. [6] Hinanggayon was formerly a sitio of barrio (barangay) Argao; in 1954 it was elevated as a barrio.[7]
- Anapog-Sibucao
- Argao
- Balanacan
- Banto
- Bintakay
- Bocboc
- Butansapa
- Candahon
- Capayang
- Danao
- Dulong Bayan (Poblacion)
- Gitnang Bayan (Poblacion)
- Guisian
- Hinadharan
- Hinanggayon
- Ino
- Janagdong (Planned Poblacion Expansion)
- Lamesa
- Laon
- Magapua
- Malayak
- Malusak
- Mampaitan
- Mangyan-Mababad
- Market Site (Poblacion)
- Mataas Na Bayan (Poblacion)
- Mendez
- Nangka I (Planned Poblacion Expansion)
- Nangka II
- Paye
- Pili
- Puting Buhangin
- Sayao
- Silangan
- Sumangga
- Tarug
- Villa Mendez (Poblacion)
The town center or poblacion comprises the barangays of Dulong Bayan, Gitnang Bayan, Market Site, Mataas na Bayan, and Villa Mendez with possible expansion to barangays of Janagdong and Nangka I.
Climate[]
| Climate data for Mogpog, Marinduque | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
29 (83) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 83 (3.3) |
55 (2.2) |
44 (1.7) |
37 (1.5) |
90 (3.5) |
123 (4.8) |
145 (5.7) |
125 (4.9) |
135 (5.3) |
166 (6.5) |
163 (6.4) |
152 (6.0) |
1,318 (51.8) |
| Average rainy days | 15.1 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 19.9 | 23.7 | 26.3 | 23.9 | 23.9 | 22.1 | 20.2 | 18.6 | 227.8 |
| Source: Meteoblue [8] | |||||||||||||
History[]
In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied the town of Mogpog.
In 1945, during the Second World War, at the liberation of the town of Mogpog, American and Filipino troops fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the .
Historically, the famous Moriones Festival is said to have originated from Mogpog. Moriones Festival was founded by a Spanish friar, Rev. Father Dionisio Santiago, the first parish priest of Mogpog. This festival is known to be one of the most colorful festivals in Marinduque and the Philippines. It is held in Mogpog and the surrounding areas of Marinduque island.
Demographics[]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,956 | — |
| 1918 | 6,827 | −0.12% |
| 1939 | 12,132 | +2.78% |
| 1948 | 12,922 | +0.70% |
| 1960 | 18,413 | +2.99% |
| 1970 | 21,980 | +1.78% |
| 1975 | 24,736 | +2.40% |
| 1980 | 26,399 | +1.31% |
| 1990 | 25,337 | −0.41% |
| 1995 | 28,201 | +2.03% |
| 2000 | 31,330 | +2.28% |
| 2007 | 33,341 | +0.86% |
| 2010 | 33,384 | +0.05% |
| 2015 | 34,043 | +0.37% |
| 2020 | 34,516 | +0.27% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11][12] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Mogpog was 34,516 people, [4] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy[]
| Poverty Incidence of Mogpog | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18] | |
Landmarks[]
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Downtown Mogpog
Public Transportation
Barangay Balanacan is where the main shipping port is located. It is famous for its large image of Our Lady of Biglang Awa, erected at a top of a shed on a mound of land overlooking the sea.
Not far from the Academy is the town plaza, located at the side right of Marinduque Academy's Main Building, with a great view of a local park, the Municipal Building, and the Trial Court - all of which covers the town public market.
Educational institutions[]
Secondary[]
- Argao National High School
- Balanacan National High School
- Butansapa National High School
- Marinduque Academy (Barangay Gitnang Bayan)
- Mogpog NCHS
- Sayao National High School
- Quezon-Roxaz High School (poblacion)
- Puting Buhangin National High School
Primary[]
- Argao Elementary School
- Balanacan Elementary School
- Bintakay Elementary School
- Bocboc Elementary School
- Butansapa Elementary School
- Capayang-Ino Elementary School
- Danao Public School
- Guisian Elementary School
- Hinadharan Public School
- Hinanggayon Elementary School
- Ino Primary School
- Janagdong Elementary School
- Lamesa Elementary School
- Laon Elementary School
- Magapua Elementary School
- Malayak Elementary School
- Mampaitan Public School
- Mendez Elementary School
- Mogpog Central School
- Nangka Elementary School
- Paye Elementary School
- Pili Elementary School
- Puting Buhangin Elementary School
- Sayao Elementary School
- Silangan Elementary School
- Sumangga Primary School
- Tarug Public School
Notable people from Mogpog[]
- Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of Cebu was born February 6, 1931, in Mogpog.
Twin towns/cities[]
Makati, Philippines
References[]
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK21kLKylAg
- ^ Municipality of Mogpog | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "MIMAROPA". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "Province: Marinduque". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "An Act to Convert the Sitio of Hinangayon, Mogpog, Marinduque, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of Hinangayon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ "Mogpog: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Marinduque". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
External links[]
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mogpog. |
- Mogpog Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Official website
- Philippines census info
- Local Governance Performance Management System
Places adjacent to Mogpog | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||
Mogpog
 Province of Marinduque | |
|---|---|
Boac (capital) | |
| Municipalities | |
Categories:
- Municipalities of Marinduque