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Mogpog /mɔːɡˈpɡ/, officially the Municipality of Mogpog (Tagalog: Bayan ng Mogpog) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,516 people.[4]

Mogpog
Municipality
Municipality of Mogpog
Mogpog Municipal Hall
Nickname(s): 

Gateway to the Heart of the Philippines
Home of the Original Moriones
Anthem: Mogpog Hymn[1]
Map of Marinduque with Mogpog highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Mogpog
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°29′N 121°52′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionMimaropa
ProvinceMarinduque
District Lone district
Founded1807
Barangays37 (see Barangays)
Government
[2]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorAugusto Leo M. Livelo
  Vice MayorJonathan Felipe M. Garcia
  RepresentativeLord Allan Jay Q. Velasco
  Councilors
List
  Electorate22,727 voters (2019)
Area
  Total108.06 km2 (41.72 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Highest elevation
692 m (2,270 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
  Total34,516
  Density320/km2 (830/sq mi)
  Households
8,219
DemonymMogpogueño
Economy
  Income class3rd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence12.08% (2018)[5]
  Revenue₱150,064,127.11 (2020)
  Assets₱332,605,551.44 (2020)
  Expenditure₱113,422,572.28 (2020)
  Liabilities₱74,831,240.72 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityMarinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4901
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Major religions
  • Catholic Church
  • Protestantism
  • Iglesia ni Cristo
Feast dateMay 15
Patron saintSt. Isidore the Laborer
Websitemogpog.gov.ph

History


In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied the town of Mogpog.

In 1945, during the Second World War, at the liberation of the town of Mogpog, American and Filipino troops fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Marinduque.

Historically, the famous Moriones Festival is said to have originated from Mogpog. Moriones Festival was founded by a Spanish friar, Rev. Father Dionisio Santiago, the first parish priest of Mogpog. This festival is known to be one of the most colorful festivals in Marinduque and the Philippines. It is held in Mogpog and the surrounding areas of Marinduque island.


Geography



Barangays


Mogpog is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.[6] Hinanggayon was formerly a sitio of barrio (barangay) Argao; in 1954 it was elevated as a barrio.[7]

The town center or poblacion comprises the barangays of Dulong Bayan, Gitnang Bayan, Market Site, Mataas na Bayan, and Villa Mendez with possible expansion to barangays of Janagdong and Nangka I.


Climate


Climate data for Mogpog, Marinduque
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)
27
(81)
29
(84)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
26
(79)
29
(83)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 83
(3.3)
55
(2.2)
44
(1.7)
37
(1.5)
90
(3.5)
123
(4.8)
145
(5.7)
125
(4.9)
135
(5.3)
166
(6.5)
163
(6.4)
152
(6.0)
1,318
(51.8)
Average rainy days 15.1 10.8 11.9 11.4 19.9 23.7 26.3 23.9 23.9 22.1 20.2 18.6 227.8
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics


Population census of Mogpog
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,956    
1918 6,827−0.12%
1939 12,132+2.78%
1948 12,922+0.70%
1960 18,413+2.99%
1970 21,980+1.78%
1975 24,736+2.40%
1980 26,399+1.31%
1990 25,337−0.41%
1995 28,201+2.03%
2000 31,330+2.28%
2007 33,341+0.86%
2010 33,384+0.05%
2015 34,043+0.37%
2020 34,516+0.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Mogpog was 34,516 people,[4] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.


Economy



Landmarks


Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Downtown Mogpog
Downtown Mogpog
Public Transportation
Public Transportation

Barangay Balanacan is where the main shipping port is located. It is famous for its large image of Our Lady of Biglang Awa, erected at a top of a shed on a mound of land overlooking the sea.

Not far from the Academy is the town plaza, located at the side right of Marinduque Academy's Main Building, with a great view of a local park, the Municipal Building, and the Trial Court - all of which covers the town public market.


Education



Secondary



Primary



Notable personalities



Sister cities



References


  1. "Mogpog Hymn". YouTube.
  2. Municipality of Mogpog | (DILG)
  3. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. Census of Population (2020). "MIMAROPA". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. "Province: Marinduque". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. "An Act to Convert the Sitio of Hinangayon, Mogpog, Marinduque, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of Hinangayon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  8. "Mogpog: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. "Province of Marinduque". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.



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Mogpog ist eine Stadtgemeinde 3. Klasse in der Provinz Marinduque, Philippinen. Sie hat 34.043 Einwohner (Zensus 1. August 2015). Sie liegt an der gleichnamigen Mogpog-Passage, der Bondoc-Halbinsel im Osten gegenüber.
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