Lubang, Occidental Mindoro

Lubang, officially the Municipality of Lubang, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lubang), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,803 people.[3]

This article is about the municipality. For the island, see Lubang Island.
Lubang
Municipality
Municipality of Lubang
Cabra Island Lighthouse
Seal
Map of Occidental Mindoro with Lubang highlighted
Lubang
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°48′N 120°09′E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceOccidental Mindoro
DistrictLone District
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMichael L. Orayani
 • Vice MayorCharles Z. Villas
 • CongressmanJosephine R. Sato
 • Electorate13,490 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total113.10 km2 (43.67 sq mi)
Elevation
11.2 m (36.7 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total18,803
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
 • Households
4,642
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence14.82% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)75,420,479.88 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5109
PSGC
175104000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesTagalog

The municipality encompasses the north-western half of Lubang Island, as well as Cabra Island. The municipality of Lubang is part of the Lubang Island Group, which constitutes 7 islands that are geographically distinct from any landmasses, making the island group biologically unique - and endangered at the same time. The islands are under consideration to be set as a UNESCO tentative site due to its geographic importance, biological diversity, and intact rainforests.[5]

Barangays

Lubang is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.

Climate
Climate data for Lubang, Occidental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4)		 13
(0.5)		 14
(0.6)		 32
(1.3)		 101
(4.0)		 142
(5.6)		 208
(8.2)		 187
(7.4)		 175
(6.9)		 131
(5.2)		 68
(2.7)		 39
(1.5)		 1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics
Population census of Lubang
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,740—    
1918 6,930+2.56%
1939 8,702+1.09%
1948 10,282+1.87%
1960 11,647+1.04%
1970 14,335+2.10%
1975 15,292+1.30%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 15,293+0.00%
1990 18,800+2.09%
1995 23,819+4.53%
2000 22,896−0.84%
2007 28,267+2.95%
2010 23,068−7.13%
2015 18,803−3.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

Local government

The Municipality of Lubang like most, if not all of the municipalities in the Philippines elects a Municipal Mayor who deals with the executive affairs of the municipality, a Municipal Vice Mayor who oversees the Municipal Council, and members of the Municipal Council. Currently, the Mayor of Lubang is Michael L. Orayani and the Vice Mayor is Charles Z. Villas.

The municipality also has 10 municipal councilors, 8 of which are elected along with the Mayor and Vice Mayor while the other two are from the Federation of Sangguniang Kabataan officers and the Association of Barangay Chairmen of the municipality. Currently, the following are the councilors of the municipality:

  1. Guimba, Eugenio (NUP)
  2. Villas, Raffy (PDPLBN)
  3. Valisno, Cris Andrev (PDPLBN)
  4. Abeleda, Imee (LP)
  5. Daulat, BuliBuli (NUP)
  6. Tiatson, Michael (LP)
  7. Moreno, Alma (LP)
  8. Agas, Orly (LP)
  9. Lim, Aldous Cesar (Association of Barangay Chairmen President)

The municipality, as part of the Province of Occidental Mindoro, also elects provincial government officials. Currently, the provincial government is led by Governor Eduardo Gadiano and by Vice Governor Peter Alfaro.

In the House of Representatives of the Philippines, it is part of the Lone District of Occidental Mindoro currently represented by Congresswoman Josephine Y. Ramirez-Sato.

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Occidental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227765006_Taxonomy_of_wild_pigs_Sus_of_the_Philippines
  6. "Lubang: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. 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.
  9. "Province of Occidental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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