Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

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Mansalay
Municipality
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Map of Oriental Mindoro with location of Mansalay
Mansalay is located in Philippines
Mansalay
Mansalay
Location within the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province [[{{#property:P131}}]]
Congr. district 2nd
Barangays 17
Government[1]
 • Mayor Jose Ildefonso M. Maliwanag
Area[2]
 • Total 446.62 km2 (172.44 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 51,705
 • Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{#property:P281}}
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}

Mansalay is a second class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,705 people.[3]

This town is notable for its indigenous Mangyan population. The municipal hall is located on the upper land of Mansalay Town proper, in front of a Medical Care Hospital. Nearby is the church and the only Catholic School, Mansalay Catholic High School. Sta. Catalina is the town's patron saint.

Barangays

Mansalay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[2]

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  • B. Del Mundo
  • Balugo
  • Bonbon
  • Budburan
  • Cabalwa
  • Don Pedro
  • Maliwanag
  • Manaul
  • Panaytayan
  • Poblacion
  • Roma
  • Sta. Brigida
  • Santa Maria
  • Villa Celestial
  • Wasig
  • Santa Teresita
  • Waygan

History

In 1957, the sitios of Sta. Brigida, Sta. Maria, Roma, Budburan, and Mahabangsapa were constituted into barrios.[4]

Demographics

Population census of Mansalay
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 27,515 —    
1995 29,765 +1.48%
2000 39,041 +5.99%
2007 43,974 +1.65%
2010 51,705 +6.07%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Its people relies heavily on fishing and farming to survive and earn a living. Because of meager income opportunities, Mansalay has produced a large number of overseas Filipino workers who send remittance back.

References

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External links

 Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro Bongabong / Roxas
Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro		 Tablas Strait
  Mansalay  
Bulalacao
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