Pola | |
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Map of Oriental Mindoro showing the location of Pola. | |
Pola
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
Province | Oriental Mindoro |
District | 1st District of Oriental Mindoro |
Founded | |
Barangays | 23 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Leandro P. Panganiban Jr (Lakas Kampi CMD) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 31,938 |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 5206 |
Income class | 4th class; partially urban |
Pola is a 4th class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 31,938 people in 6,400 households.
Pola is known to be the birthplace of former Vice President and veteran ABS-CBN broadcaster Kabayan Noli de Castro, Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up 3rd Big Placer Jason Francisco and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Big Winner Ejay Falcon.
Pola is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.
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