Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
| Victoria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Oriental Mindoro showing Victoria | ||
.svg.png)  Victoria Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 13°22′N 121°12′E / 13.367°N 121.200°ECoordinates: 13°22′N 121°12′E / 13.367°N 121.200°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro | |
| District | 1st district of Oriental Mindoro | |
| Founded | October 15, 1955 | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Alfredo G. Ortega Jr. (LP) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Luis S. Castillet Sr. | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 146.23 km2 (56.46 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 48,308 | |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 5205 | |
| Dialing code | 43 | |
| Income class | 2nd Class Municipality | |
Victoria is a second class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 48,308 people.[3]
The Municipality of Victoria is known as "Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro" and celebrates its annual Kapakyanan Festival every September 15 as graces and thanks giving for the bountiful blessings that every Victoreños received from God.
History
Victoria was once part of the municipality of Naujan until its creation on October 15, 1953 and was originally known as Barbocolon or “a big river”.
The municipality was named after Victoria Quirino, daughter of President Elpidio Quirino.[4]
Barangays
Victoria is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Five (5) barangays are classified as urban (Alcate, Leido, Macatoc, Poblacion I, Poblacion III) and other 27 barangays are rural.[2]
- Alcate
- Antonino (Mainao)
- Babangonan
- Bagong Silang
- Bagong Buhay
- Bambanin
- Bethel
- Canaan
- Concepcion
- Duongan
- Leido
- Loyal
- Mabini
- Macatoc
- Malabo
- Merit
- Ordovilla
- Pakyas
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Sampaguita
- San Antonio
- San Cristobal
- San Gabriel
- San Gelacio
- San Isidro
- San Juan
- San Narciso
- Urdaneta
- Villa Cerveza
Top 10 Most Populous Barangay
| Rank | Barangay | 2010 Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alcate | 3,756 |
| 2. | Poblacion I | 2,980 |
| 3. | Macatoc | 2,822 |
| 4. | Poblacion III | 2,745 |
| 5. | Leido | 2,222 |
| 6. | Villa Cerveza | 1,952 |
| 7. | Malabo | 1,944 |
| 8. | Bambanin | 1,909 |
| 9. | Ordovilla | 1,867 |
| 10. | Babangonan | 1,843 |
Demographics
| Population census of Victoria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 34,760 | — |
| 1995 | 35,828 | +0.57% |
| 2000 | 42,873 | +3.92% |
| 2007 | 44,932 | +0.65% |
| 2010 | 48,308 | +2.67% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Tourist attractions
- Villa Villapando Resort
- Tongloy Mountain Lake
- Fruit Orchards
- Philippine Tree Farm, Inc.
- Polester and Butterfly Farms
- Gipit Picnic Grove
- Villa Bautista Resort
- Triple L Resort
- Kuatro Marias Agrifarm
Schools
Colleges:
- Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT)
- ACMCL College
- Mina de Oro Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
- ARABEL Technical School
High Schools:
- Aurelio Arago Memorial National High School (AAMNHS)
- Macatoc National High School (MNHS)
- Good Shepherd Academy (GSA)
- Oriental Mindoro Academy (OMA)
- Alcate National High School
- Lakeside Institute
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Academy (OLMHRA)
- ACMCL College
Elementary Schools:
- Bethel Elementary School
- San Antonio Elementary School (SAES)
- Victoria Central School
- Simon Gayutin Memorial Elementary School (SGMES)
- Ali-aly Roldan Memorial Elementary School
- Macatoc Elementary School
- Pakyas Elementary School
- Good Shepherd Academy (GSA)
- Loyal Elementary School (LES)
- ACMCL College
- Jesus Is Lord Christian School (JILCS)
Notable People
- Rachel Anne M. Bustamante, a.k.a. Shey Bustamante - Miss Oriental Mindoro 2009, First runner up in Mossimo Bikini Contest (2009), Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Contestant and a Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Housemate. Shey is one of the Artist and Talent of Star Magic of ABS-CBN. Appeared in ABS-CBN Primetime Dramas and Shows, ASAP, MMK, Sabel, Angelito: Batang Ama, Nasaan Ka Elisa?, Mundo Man ay Magunaw and Princess and I.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: ORIENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 October 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 30 October 2012.
- ↑ "Victoria, Oriental Mindoro (History, Local Gov’t Officials, Barangays)". Wow Mindoro. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Rodel Mandia
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