Abra de Ilog
| Abra de Ilog | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Occidental Mindoro showing the location of Abra de Ilog | ||
.svg.png)  Abra de Ilog Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 13°27′N 120°44′E / 13.450°N 120.733°ECoordinates: 13°27′N 120°44′E / 13.450°N 120.733°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro | |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro | |
| Founded | 1902 | |
| Barangays | 9 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Eric A. Constantino | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 533.70 km2 (206.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 29,225 | |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 5108 | |
| Dialing code | 43 | |
| Income class | 2nd class municipality | |
Abra de Ilog is a second class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,225 people,[3] and 14,446 Registered Voters (2010).[2] It was classified as partially urban.
Barangays
Abra de Ilog is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
| Barangay | Urban/Rural | Population (2010)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| Armado | rural | 1,925 |
| Balao | rural | 2,979 |
| Cabacao | rural | 5,009 |
| Lumangbayan | rural | 3,217 |
| Poblacion | urban | 2,627 |
| San Vicente | rural | 2,888 |
| Tibag | rural | 2,042 |
| Udalo (Camurong) | rural | 3,651 |
| Wawa | rural | 4,887 |
History
Abra de Ilog was formerly a small settlement founded by Spanish religious missionaries sometime in the early part of the 17th century. According to folk history, its former name was Abre de Ilog. The name was derived from the Spanish verb abrir (to open) and the Tagalog noun ilog (river). Later on, the name evolved into its present name: Abra de Ilog, a Chabacano-like terminology which can be loosely translated as bucana ng ilog, or "opening of the river." This can be attributed to the numerous rivers and creeks that traverses strategic areas of the municipality.
In 1902, during the American Occupation the town was officially organized. Abra de Ilog's first "municipal president" was Rosaleo Miciano. But with the passage of Republic Act No. 1280 (An Act Reducing the Fifteen (15) Municipalities of Occidental Mindoro into Eight (8) Municipalities) on January 4, 1905, Abra de Ilog was made a barrio of the Municipality of Mamburao.
Five years later, in 1910, Abra de Ilog regained its status as a municipality. On June 13, 1915, the government under US Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison approved Rep. Act 505 creating the "New Province of Occidental Mindoro". This new province comprised the municipalities of Abra de Ilog, Looc, Lubang, Mamburao (now the capital of Occidental Mindoro), Paluan, Sablayan, San José and Santa Cruz.
Demographics
| Population census of Abra de Ilog | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 13,609 | — |
| 1995 | 15,253 | +2.16% |
| 2000 | 22,212 | +8.39% |
| 2007 | 25,152 | +1.73% |
| 2010 | 29,225 | +5.61% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
External links
- MUNICIPALITY OF ABRA DE ILOG
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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