Rizal, Occidental Mindoro
| Rizal | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Occidental Mindoro showing the location of Rizal | |
.svg.png)  Rizal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°28′N 120°58′E / 12.467°N 120.967°ECoordinates: 12°28′N 120°58′E / 12.467°N 120.967°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Jesus Acosta Valdez |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 242.50 km2 (93.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 34,458 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5103 |
| Dialing code | 43 |
| Income class | 3rd class municipality |
Rizal is a third class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 34,458 people.[3]
Barangays
Rizal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]
- Adela
- Aguas
- Magsikap
- Malawaan
- Pitogo
- Rizal
- Rumbang
- Salvacion
- San Pedro
- Sto. Niño
- Manoot
History
Before the coming of the Spaniards to the Philippines, the area which comprises the municipality of Rizal at present, was covered with forests. Later on, a few families of tribal Filipinos, known as Ratagnons, settled near the mouth of a river which was called Bogsanga. According to the Hanunoos, another group of tribal Filipinos, living on the hills, about ten kilometers west of Bogsanga, the original name of the river was Bisanga, a word from their dialect which means "It branched out." They gave the river that name for the said body of water came from two sources.
Political leaders of San Jose and Occidental Mindoro felt that the barrios between Busuanga and Lumintao River should be created as another municipality. In anticipation of the creation of a new town, residents of Barrio Limlim decided to change the name of their community to Rizal. They expressed their desire that their barrio would be made as the center of the town.
When Pedro Medalla Sr. was elected in 1965 as representative of Occidental MIndoro, one of the bills he filed in Congress was the creation of the municipality of Rizal. Through his effort, Republic Act No. 5460 was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos. Rizal became a municipality on April 3, 1969. Ten barrios composed the new town. They were Adela, Rumbang, Salvacion, Magui, Magsikap, San Pedro, Sto. Nino, Pitogo, Aguas and Rizal (Limlim).
Demographics
| Population census of Rizal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 23,379 | — |
| 1995 | 27,112 | +2.81% |
| 2000 | 29,785 | +2.04% |
| 2007 | 32,065 | +1.02% |
| 2010 | 34,458 | +2.65% |
| 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.
- 1 2 "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 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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