Torrijos, Marinduque

Torrijos
Municipality

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Map of Marinduque showing the location of Torrijos
Torrijos

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°19′N 122°05′E / 13.317°N 122.083°ECoordinates: 13°19′N 122°05′E / 13.317°N 122.083°E
Country  Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Marinduque
District Lone district of Marinduque
Founded 1880
Barangays 25
Government
 • Mayor Gil Briones (Lakas–CMD)
 • Vice Mayor Robert Macdon (Liberal)
Area[1]
 • Total 178.92 km2 (69.08 sq mi)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 29,366
 • Density 160/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4903
Dialing code 42
Income class 3rd class municipality
Website torrijosmarinduque.gov.ph

Torrijos is a fourth class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,366 people.[2]

Barangays

Torrijos is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[1]

  • Bangwayin
  • Bayakbakin
  • Bolo
  • Bonliw
  • Buangan
  • Cabuyo
  • Cagpo
  • Dampulan
  • Kay Duke
  • Mabuhay
  • Makawayan
  • Malibago
  • Malinao
  • Maranlig
  • Marlangga
  • Matuyatuya
  • Nangka
  • Pakaskasan
  • Payanas
  • Poblacion
  • Poctoy
  • Sibuyao
  • Suha
  • Talawan
  • Tigwi

History

On September 13, 1900, during the Philippine-American War an engagement in Torrijos plotted the forces of Colonel Maximo Abad and American, Devereux Shields, in which Abad's men annihilated the American force, it was one of the worst defeats suffered by the Americans during the war. This was known as the Battle of Pulang Lupa which took place in Torrijos. A monument now stands on the mountain where the battle took place, known as Pulang Lupa, an also as "Red Mountain" due to the red soil, which is a name also said to represent the blood lost during the battle, the bloodshed during and after the Philippine-American War.

In 1942, the Japanese occupied the town of Torrijos, Marinduque.

In 1945, in the Battle of Marinduque, American and Filipino troops fought in and around the town of Torrijos and Marinduque, against the attack of Japanese soldiers during World War II.

Demographics

Population census of Torrijos
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 25,496—    
1995 25,807+0.23%
2000 28,000+1.76%
2007 29,360+0.66%
2010 29,366+0.01%
Source: National Statistics Office[2][3]

Educational institutions

Tertiary

Secondary

Primary

  • Bangwayin Primary School
  • Banukbok Primary School
  • Bayakbakin Primary School
  • Bolo Primary School
  • Bonliw Elementary School
  • Buangan Elementary School
  • Cabuyo Elementary School
  • Cagpo Primary School
  • Dampulan Elementary School
  • Kay Duke Primary School
  • Mabuhay Primary School
  • Makawayan Elementary School
  • Malibago Elementary School
  • Malinao Primary School
  • Maranlig Elementary School
  • Marlangga Elementary School
  • Matuyatuya Elementary School
  • Nangka Elementary School
  • Pakaskasan Primary School
  • Payanas Elementary School
  • Poctoy Elementary School
  • Sibuyao Elementary School
  • Sinambahan Primary School
  • Suha Elementary School
  • Talawan Elementary School
  • Tigwi Elementary School
  • Torrijos Central School

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Province: MARINDUQUE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  3. ↑ "Province of Marinduque". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 July 2013.

External links

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