Mogpog, Marinduque
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Marinduque | |
| District | Lone district of Marinduque | |
| Founded | 1807 | |
| Barangays | 37 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Senen Livelo Jr. (Liberal) | |
| • Mayor-elect | Augusto Leo Livelo (Liberal) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Rolando Mantala (Independent) | |
| • Vice Mayor-elect | Belen Luisaga (Independent) | |
| • Sangguniang Bayan | ||
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 108.06 km2 (41.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 33,384 | |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4901 | |
| Dialing code | 42 | |
| Income class | 3rd class municipality[4] | |
| Patron Saint | Isidore the Laborer | |
| Website | mogpog.gov.ph | |
Mogpog is a third class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 33,384 people.[3]
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Barangays
Mogpog is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.[2] Hinanggayon was formerly a sitio of barrio (barangay) Argao; in 1954 it was elevated as a barrio.[5]
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The town center or poblacion comprises the barangays of Dulong Bayan, Gitnang Bayan, Market Site, Mataas na Bayan, and Villa Mendez.
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. 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
| Population census of Mogpog | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 25,337 | — |
| 1995 | 28,201 | +2.03% |
| 2000 | 31,330 | +2.28% |
| 2007 | 33,341 | +0.86% |
| 2010 | 33,384 | +0.05% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][6] | ||
Landmarks
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
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Notable people from Mogpog
- Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of Cebu was born February 6, 1931, in Mogpog.
- Frejan Jimenez Ilagan, Electrical Engineer and a Shipbuilder, the current production manager of Austal Philippines; an Australian shipyard based in Cebu known for designing and manufacturing high performance aluminium vessels specialising in fast ferries and luxury yachts. He was born November 30, 1981, in Puting Buhangin, Mogpog.
Twin towns/cities
- Makati, Philippines
References
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