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Bongabong
Municipality
Municipality of Bongabong
Park and plaza
Park and plaza
Flag of Bongabong
Flag
Official seal of Bongabong
Seal
Map of Oriental Mindoro with Bongabong highlighted
Map of Oriental Mindoro with Bongabong highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Bongabong
Bongabong is located in Philippines
Bongabong
Bongabong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°44′49″N 121°29′17″E / 12.7469°N 121.4881°E / 12.7469; 121.4881
CountryPhilippines
RegionMimaropa
ProvinceOriental Mindoro
District 2nd district
Founded1927
Barangays36 (see Barangays)
Government
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 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJohn Michael K. Malaluan
 • Vice MayorJayson Macaraeg Barcelona
 • RepresentativeAlfonso V. Umali Jr.
 • Electorate48,137 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
498.20 km2 (192.36 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Highest elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
77,540
 • Density155.6/km2 (403.1/sq mi)
 • Households
18,568
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
21.12
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 435.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,447 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 376.1 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 345.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityOriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5211
PSGC
1705203000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Native languagesRomblomanon
Tagalog
Websitebongabong.gov.ph

Bongabong, officially the Municipality of Bongabong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Bongabong), is a municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 77,540 people.[5]

It is known for its organic method of farming with its vast land area for farming, dubbed as the organic farming capital of the province.[6][7]

Geography

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Bongabong is 104 kilometres (65 mi) from Calapan, the provincial capital.

Barangays

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Bongabong is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Anilao
  • Aplaya
  • Bagong Bayan I
  • Bagong Bayan II
  • Batangan
  • Camantigue
  • Bukal
  • Carmundo
  • Cawayan
  • Dayhagan
  • Formon
  • Hagan
  • Hagupit
  • Ipil
  • Kaligtasan
  • Labasan
  • Labonan
  • Libertad
  • Lisap
  • Luna
  • Malitbog
  • Mapang
  • Masaguisi
  • Mina de Oro
  • Morente
  • Ogbot
  • Orconuma
  • Poblacion
  • Pulosahi
  • Sagana
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Juan
  • Sta. Cruz
  • Sigange
  • Tawas

Climate

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Climate data for Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31
(1.2)		 20
(0.8)		 25
(1.0)		 39
(1.5)		 152
(6.0)		 269
(10.6)		 314
(12.4)		 285
(11.2)		 303
(11.9)		 208
(8.2)		 95
(3.7)		 70
(2.8)		 1,811
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.5 7.1 9.0 11.3 21.0 25.7 28.1 26.5 27.3 24.6 16.5 12.1 218.7
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Bongabong
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 8,054—    
1948 17,800+9.21%
1960 22,018+1.79%
1970 32,167+3.86%
1975 38,358+3.59%
1980 41,719+1.69%
1990 50,213+1.87%
1995 57,403+2.54%
2000 59,477+0.76%
2007 61,127+0.38%
2010 66,569+3.15%
2015 72,073+1.52%
2020 76,973+1.39%
2024 77,540+0.18%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Bongabong (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
69.84
2003
49.36
2006
45.20
2009
35.81
2012
25.12
2015
24.95
2018
16.50
2021
29.90
2023
21.12

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Government

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Bongabong Municipal Hall

Elected officials

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(2025-Present):

  • Mayor: John Michael Malaluan
  • Vice Mayor: Jayson Barcelona
  • Councilors:
    • Richard Totoy Candelario
    • Jeffrey Alea
    • Emy Enriquez
    • Niña Atienza
    • Dodie Liwanag
    • Melody Monreal
    • Arnold Villanueva
    • Cindee Guno
    • Natalio Doce (Liga President)
    • Jheremy Abel (SK Representative)
    • Matigon Suligan (IP Representative)

Culture

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The town is home to Kuta Bongabong (Fuerza de Bongabong), one of the oldest Spanish colonial fortifications in the Philippines. The fort is in dire need of dedicated conservation efforts. As the leading authority, the National Museum of the Philippines is uniquely positioned to oversee the restoration of the fort as it possesses the specialized resources and capabilities required.[23]

Festivals

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The annual activities in Bongabong are as follows:

  • Feast of St. Joseph and Sulyog Festival, March 19
  • Bongabong Foundation Day, December 7

Education

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There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[24] These are the Bongabong North Schools District, and Bongabong South Schools District.

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Anilao Elementary School
  • Bagong Bayan Central School
  • Batangan Elementary School
  • Camantigue Elementary School
  • Carmundo Elementary School
  • Cawayan Elementary School
  • Cupang Elementary School
  • Dayhagan Elementary School
  • Formon Elementary School
  • Iglicerio Lopez Memorial Elementary School
  • Kaligtasan Elementary School
  • Labonan Elementary School
  • Luna Elementary School
  • Magdalena Umali Suyon Memorial Elementary School
  • Masaguisi Elementary School
  • Mina De Oro Elementary School
  • Moises Abante Memorial Elementary School
  • Morente Elementary School
  • Orconuma Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • Sebastian Umali Memorial Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Carmundo National High School
  • Cawayan National High School
  • Dayhagan National High School
  • Formon National High School
  • Innovative College of Science & Technology (Senior High School)
  • Kaligtasan National High School
  • Labasan National High School
  • Masaguisi National High School
  • Morente National High School
  • St. Joseph Academy
  • Vicente B. Ylagan National High School

Higher educational institutions

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Bongabong | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Bongabong". travelorientalmindoro.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Bongabong, the hidden treasure of Or. Mindoro". inquirer.net. December 6, 2019. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Bongabong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  9. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "Kuta - Oriental Mindoro Attractions". Archived from the original on 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  24. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
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