Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
Victoria | ||
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Municipality | ||
Municipality of Victoria | ||
Downtown area | ||
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Nickname(s): Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro | ||
![]() Map of Oriental Mindoro with Victoria highlighted | ||
![]() ![]() Victoria Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 13°22′N 121°12′E / 13.37°N 121.2°ECoordinates: 13°22′N 121°12′E / 13.37°N 121.2°E | ||
Country |
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Region | Mimaropa (Region IV-B) | |
Province | Oriental Mindoro | |
District | 1st district of Oriental Mindoro | |
Founded | October 15, 1955 | |
Barangays | 32 (see Barangays) | |
Government [1] | ||
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
• Mayor | Joselito "LM" Malabanan | |
• Vice Mayor | Imelda N. Callo | |
• Electorate | 27,375 voters (2016) | |
Area [2] | ||
• Total | 146.23 km2 (56.46 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
• Total | 50,492 | |
• Density | 350/km2 (890/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) | |
ZIP code | 5205 | |
PSGC | 175215000 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 | |
Climate type | Tropical climate | |
Income class | 2nd municipal income class | |
Revenue (₱) | 124,657,243.01 (2016) | |
Native languages |
Alangan Tagalog |
Victoria, officially the Municipality of Victoria, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 50,492 people.[3]
The Municipality of Victoria is known as "Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro" and celebrates its annual Kapakyanan Festival every October 15 as graces and thanks giving for the bountiful blessings that every Victoreños received from God. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Calapan.
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.
Barangay | Population (2016) |
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Alcate | 3,800 |
Antonino | 1,236 |
Babangonan | 1,884 |
Bagong Silang | 1,129 |
Bagong Buhay | 1,058 |
Bambanin | 1,325 |
Bethel | 809 |
Canaan | 837 |
Concepcion | 714 |
Duongan | 1,270 |
Jose Leido Jr. | 2,116 |
Loyal | 1,455 |
Mabini | 1,114 |
Macatoc | 2,906 |
Malabo | 2,123 |
Merit | 584 |
Ordovilla | 1,969 |
Pakyas | 1,875 |
Poblacion I | 2,934 |
Poblacion II | 803 |
Poblacion III | 3,869 |
Poblacion IV | 1,570 |
Sampaguita | 1,024 |
San Antonio | 1,394 |
San Cristobal | 778 |
San Gabriel | 1,355 |
San Gelacio | 565 |
San Isidro | 1,799 |
San Juan | 807 |
San Narciso | 1,867 |
Urdaneta | 1,449 |
Villa Cerveza | 2,074 |
Total | 50,492 |
Demographics
Population census of Victoria | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1960 | 11,662 | — |
1970 | 18,499 | +4.72% |
1975 | 23,568 | +4.98% |
1980 | 26,225 | +2.16% |
1990 | 34,760 | +2.86% |
1995 | 35,828 | +0.57% |
2000 | 42,873 | +3.92% |
2007 | 44,932 | +0.65% |
2010 | 48,308 | +2.67% |
2015 | 50,492 | +0.85% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7] |
Out of the 32 barangays of Victoria, eight are perceived to be Ilokano dominated communities. In fact, several Punong Barangays (Barangay Captains) and kagawads are Ilokanos. One barangay is even a namesake of the place where they came from: Urdaneta.
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)
- Antonino Elementary School
- Bagong Buhay Elementary School
- Alcate Elementary School
- Minas Elementary School
- Villa Cerveza Elementary School
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
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ "Province: Oriental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "Victoria, Oriental Mindoro (History, Local Gov't Officials, Barangays)". Wow Mindoro. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Province of Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.