Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
| Mansalay | |
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] |
| Congr. district | 2nd |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Jose Ildefonso M. Maliwanag |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 446.62 km2 (172.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 51,705 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} |
Mansalay is a second class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,705 people.[3]
This town is notable for its indigenous Mangyan population. The municipal hall is located on the upper land of Mansalay Town proper, in front of a Medical Care Hospital. Nearby is the church and the only Catholic School, Mansalay Catholic High School. Sta. Catalina is the town's patron saint.
Barangays
Mansalay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[2]
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- B. Del Mundo
- Balugo
- Bonbon
- Budburan
- Cabalwa
- Don Pedro
- Maliwanag
- Manaul
- Panaytayan
- Poblacion
- Roma
- Sta. Brigida
- Santa Maria
- Villa Celestial
- Wasig
- Santa Teresita
- Waygan
History
In 1957, the sitios of Sta. Brigida, Sta. Maria, Roma, Budburan, and Mahabangsapa were constituted into barrios.[4]
Demographics
| Population census of Mansalay | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 27,515 | — |
| 1995 | 29,765 | +1.48% |
| 2000 | 39,041 | +5.99% |
| 2007 | 43,974 | +1.65% |
| 2010 | 51,705 | +6.07% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Economy
Its people relies heavily on fishing and farming to survive and earn a living. Because of meager income opportunities, Mansalay has produced a large number of overseas Filipino workers who send remittance back.
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Mansalay Official Home Page
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