Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro
| Magsaysay | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Occidental Mindoro showing the location of Magsaysay | |
.svg.png)  Magsaysay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°20′N 121°09′E / 12.333°N 121.150°ECoordinates: 12°20′N 121°09′E / 12.333°N 121.150°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro |
| Barangays | 12 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Eleonor Barrera Fajardo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 296.70 km2 (114.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 31,969 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5101 |
| Dialing code | 43 |
| Income class | 3rd class municipality |
Magsaysay is a third class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,969 people.[3]
Geography
Magsaysay, one of the eleven (11) municipalities in the Province of Occidental Mindoro, lies on the southernmost part of Mindoro Island, and is adjacent to the municipality of San Jose on the north; on the east separated by chain of valleys and mountains in the municipality of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro; on the south, by Garza Island; and on the west by Iling Island. It is facing the China Sea, with vast plains and valleys. It is characterized by rugged terrain with plain areas. Slope ranges from level to very steep sloping areas. The highest point of elevation is 543 feet above sea level.
The municipality has a total land area of 29,670 hectares (73,300 acres) with a land density of 91.0 per square kilometer. It is divided into twelve (12) Barangays, one of which is classified urban and the rest are rural. Five (5) barangays of the municipality are coastal barangays.
Magsaysay is characterized by rugged terrain with plain areas located at Barangays Calawag, Gapasan, Laste, Nicolas, Purnaga and Sibalat. Slope of 3-8 percent are observed in the surroundings of Barangays Alibog, Lourdes, Paclolo, Poblacion and Sta. Teresa. It is drained by the Caguray River.
Slope ranges from level to very steeply sloping land. The highest point of elevation at 543 feet above sea level located at the northeast portion of Barangay Purnaga, which has slopes of 18 percent and above. Majority or 97.14 percent of the total land area falls below 18 percent slope, which is based on the Forestry Code can be classified Alienable and Disposable or areas that can be owned. This manifests minimal limitation in terms of land development for land falling above 18 percent or land classified as forests have minimal share of only 2.86 percent.
The municipality has abundant water resource for domestic consumption and irrigation supply. Ground water serves as a main source of potable water supply including natural springs. Various river systems also traverse the locality, which is being utilized for irrigation such as Caguray River. In the same manner, it also serves as a natural drainage system in the locality.
Barangays
Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
| Barangay | Land Area (ha.) | Population (2010)[3] |
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| Alibog | 2,480 | 2,802 |
| Caguray | 3,150 | 2,911 |
| Calawag | 1,580 | 1,023 |
| Gapasan | 1,755 | 1,961 |
| Laste | 2,320 | 1,377 |
| Lourdes | 2,230 | 1,818 |
| Nicolas (Bulo) | 2,540 | 2,717 |
| Paclolo | 2,630 | 2,407 |
| Poblacion | 3,670 | 7,899 |
| Purnaga | 3,325 | 2,973 |
| Santa Teresa | 2,160 | 2,550 |
| Sibalat | 1,830 | 1,531 |
Demographics
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Since 1970, total population has been continuously increasing with fluctuating growth rate. The highest growth rate of 5.98 percent was noted between 1975 and 1980 while the least growth rate of 1.76 percent was recorded between 1985-1990.
Tourism
There are four spots which can be considered for tourism development; (1) Garza Island. A 15-minute boat trip from barangay Sibalat. It is a 3 hectare island best suited for nature best activities such as camping, snorkeling and sunbathing; (2) Purnaga Cave. The interior portion contains several compartments of stalactites and stalagmites with the size of a small cargo container or as big as cathedral. It is also found to have guano deposits and water pools and believed to be extended adjacent to Oriental Mindoro ; (3) Sibalat Beach; and (4) Bukal Spring.
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 "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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