Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

Roxas, officially the Municipality of Roxas, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It has a population of 53,201 according to the 2015 census.[4]

Roxas
Municipality
Municipality of Roxas
Port of Roxas in Barangay Dangay
Map of Oriental Mindoro with Roxas highlighted
Roxas
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°35′N 121°30′E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceOriental Mindoro
District2nd district
FoundedNovember 15, 1948 [1]
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeo G. Cusi
 • Vice MayorGualberto V. Magno
 • CongressmanAlfonso V. Umali Jr.
 • Electorate32,143 voters (2019)
Area
 [3]
 • Total85.26 km2 (32.92 sq mi)
Elevation
10.5 m (34.4 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total53,201
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Households
11,628
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence19.16% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)126,087,981.53 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5212
PSGC
175212000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesRomblomanon
Tagalog
Websitewww.roxasormindoro.gov.ph

Geography

Located 126 kilometres (78 mi) from the main capital city of Calapan, Roxas is the smallest municipality of Oriental Mindoro, with a total land area of 8,526 hectares of up-land, lowland, and coastal areas.

Barangays

Roxas is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Barangays Bagumbayan, Cantil, Odiong and Paclasan are considered as urban and the rest as rural areas.

Barangay Population (2016)
Bagumbayan (Poblacion) 6,868
Cantil 3,148
Dangay 3,743
Happy Valley 1,199
Libertad 1,663
Libtong 2,249
Mabuhay 1,433
Maraska 611
Odiong 3,525
Paclasan (Poblacion) 5,202
San Aquilino 3,245
San Isidro 2,073
San Jose 3,305
San Mariano 4,475
San Miguel 1,386
San Rafael 1,596
San Vicente 3,672
Uyao 920
Victoria 2,007
Little Tanauan 881
Total 53,201

Climate
Climate data for Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31
(1.2)		 20
(0.8)		 25
(1.0)		 39
(1.5)		 152
(6.0)		 269
(10.6)		 314
(12.4)		 285
(11.2)		 303
(11.9)		 208
(8.2)		 95
(3.7)		 70
(2.8)		 1,811
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.5 7.1 9.0 11.3 21.0 25.7 28.1 26.5 27.3 24.6 16.5 12.1 218.7
Source: Meteoblue [6]

History

Founded by Andres Torrefiel on November 15, 1948, it was formerly known as Paclasan, originally a part of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, then a barrio of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro. It was named after President Manuel A. Roxas, the first town to be named as such.

Demographics
Population census of Roxas
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 16,940—    
1970 20,342+1.84%
1975 24,273+3.61%
1980 25,458+0.96%
1990 33,178+2.68%
1995 34,045+0.48%
2000 41,265+4.21%
2007 46,711+1.72%
2010 49,854+2.40%
2015 53,201+1.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][7][8][9]

Local government
  • Municipal Mayor: Leo G. Cusi
  • Vice Mayor: Gualberto Magno
  • Councilors
    • Jerwin Dimapilis
    • Agustin Cusi
    • Den Den Dela Cruz
    • John John Yason
    • Robert Quiatchon
    • Lucille Bacay
    • Jigs Talens
    • Ronel S. Sescar

Economy

In 2003, the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SNRH) was inaugurated, resulting in the opening of the Port of Roxas, located in Barangay Dangay. The town then became a transit point to Boracay, Romblon (Odiongan and Sibuyan), and Palawan.[10] Several shipping companies such as Starlite and Montenegro Shipping Lines serve this route.[11]

The town is mostly agricultural, with palay, bananas, coconuts, rambutan, lansones, calamansi, and other fruits as primary agricultural crops. Barangays like Cantil, Victoria, Dangay, San Isidro, and Odiong are primarily planted with rice. Barangay Little Tanauan and San Miguel are noted for its fruit orchards and vegetables. Also, some upland barangays like Maraska, San Jose, and San Rafael have developed backyard goat raising.

Operational Banks
    • The Country Bank
    • Rural Bank of Pola
    • Philippine National Bank
    • Land Bank of the Philippines

Transportation and communication

The town can be reached through different modes of transportation. From Calapan, the town can be reached by public utility vans and buses. Roxas is the main port for vessels going to and coming from Caticlan, Malay, Aklan, which is approximately a 4-hour RORO ferry ride from the town. From Caticlan, it is just a short boat ride to the island of Boracay . Bus companies such as RORO Bus Transport, Dimple Star Bus Lines, and Ceres buses also serve the Manila-Roxas route.

Cellular phone signal from Globe and Smart is strong in the municipality. Terrestrial and cable television services are also available through CATSI, Dream Satellite TV, Cignal Digital TV, Tamaraw Vision Network of Calapan, and ROMICOM (a local CATV network). Radio programming is available via 93.3 BRIGADA NEWS FM and the DZRH affiliate 98.9 Hot FM Roxas.

Educational institutions

Tertiary schools

  • Clarendon College
  • John Paul College
  • Paradigm Colleges of Science and Technology
  • Roxas Institute of Science and Technology

Secondary Schools

  • Santo Niño School of Roxas
  • Marcelo I. Cabrera Vocational National High School
  • San Mariano National High School
  • San Mariano Academy
  • Dangay National High School
  • Roxas Seventh-Day Adventist Academy
  • Gelacio I. Yason Foundation-Family Farm School Inc.
  • John Paul College
  • San Vicente National High School

References
  1. "Executive Order No. 181, s. 1948 | GOVPH".
  2. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  3. "Province: Oriental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  6. "Roxas: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 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 Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. Villarica, Florante. "A Glimpse of Oriental Mindoro". Oriental Mindoro Official Website.
  11. "Starlite Ferries - Schedules and Rates". Starlite Ferries.
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