Naujan, Oriental Mindoro

Naujan
Municipality
Municipality of Naujan
Naujan Church

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Map of Oriental Mindoro with Naujan highlighted
Naujan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°19′N 121°18′E / 13.32°N 121.3°E / 13.32; 121.3Coordinates: 13°19′N 121°18′E / 13.32°N 121.3°E / 13.32; 121.3
Country  Philippines
Region Mimaropa (Region IV-B)
Province Oriental Mindoro
District 1st district
Founded 1693
Incorporated 1905
Barangays 70 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Mark Navarro Marcos
 • Electorate 54,205 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 503.10 km2 (194.25 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 102,998
 • Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 5204
PSGC 175208000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)43
Climate type Tropical climate
Income class 1st municipal income class
Revenue (₱) 233,898,767.05 (2016)
Native languages Alangan
Tagalog

Naujan, officially the Municipality of Naujan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 102,998 people.[3]

It assumed the status of a full-fledged municipality on January 4, 1905 under Act 1280. Its boundaries were permanently established in 1919.

Geography

It covers a land area of 50,310 hectares (124,300 acres), making it the largest municipality in the province and accounting for 12% of the province’s total land area. Naujan is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Calapan.

Barangays

Naujan is politically subdivided into 72 barangays.

Barangay Population (2016)
Adrialuna 1,997
Andres Ilagan (Mag-asawang Tubig) 606
Antipolo 518
Apitong 2,592
Arangin 1,031
Aurora 3,351
Bacungan 1,470
Bagong Buhay 2,089
Balite 993
Bancuro 2,001
Banuton 981
Barcenaga 4,709
Bayani 1,989
Buhangin 1,114
Caburo 291
Concepcion 879
Dao 1,385
Del Pilar 2,221
Estrella 2,567
Evangelista 3,070
Gamao 991
General Esco 1,312
Herrera 827
Inarawan 1,758
Kalinisan 1,351
Laguna 1,486
Mabini 586
Magtibay 562
Mahabang Parang 1,779
Malalim Na Sapa
Malaya 1,186
Malinao 1,592
Malvar 1,469
Masagana 951
Masaguing 614
Melgar A 1,617
Melgar B 1,437
Metolza 708
Montelago 2,161
Montemayor 709
Motoderazo 1,866
Mulawin 1,322
Nag-Iba I 894
Nag-Iba II 1,498
Pagkakaisa 2,281
Paitan 1,519
Paniquian 1,602
Pinagsabangan I 2,305
Pinagsabangan II 2,419
Piñahan 1,256
Poblacion I (Barangay I) 801
Poblacion II (Barangay II) 687
Poblacion III (Barangay III) 917
Putol
Sampaguita 2,482
San Agustin I 1,605
San Agustin II 1,655
San Andres 1,167
San Antonio 529
San Carlos 867
San Isidro
San Jose 655
San Luis 930
San Nicolas 994
San Pedro 1,426
Santa Cruz 1,468
Santa Isabel 1,234
Santa Maria 3,158
Santiago 2,132
Santo Niño 1,633
Tagumpay 938
Tigkan 844
Total 102,998

Demographics

Population census of Naujan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,662—    
1918 9,139+6.29%
1939 19,170+3.59%
1948 22,382+1.74%
1960 31,476+2.88%
1970 45,685+3.79%
1975 54,641+3.66%
1980 61,216+2.30%
1990 72,203+1.66%
1995 75,726+0.90%
2000 83,892+2.22%
2007 90,629+1.07%
2010 94,497+1.53%
2015 102,998+1.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6]

Local government

2016-2019 Elected officials:

  • Municipal Mayor: Atty. Mark N. Marcos
  • Vice Mayor: Sheryl B. Morales
  • Sangguniang Bayan Members:
    • Marion Francis D. Marcos, Councilor
    • Vilma D. Vargas, Councilor
    • Jun S. Bugarin, Councilor
    • Dein Z. Arago, Councilor
    • Alexandra C. Casubuan, Councilor
    • Daniel R. Arteza, Councilor
    • Neil C. Bermudez, Councilor
    • Deogracias U. Dela Paz, Councilor
    • Engr. Ralph Jonnel Recto, ABC President
    • Rogelio Banlugan, Councilor

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Oriental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  6. ↑ "Province of Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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