Mogpog/mɔːɡˈpoʊɡ/, 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]
Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Marinduque
Municipality in Mimaropa, Philippines
Mogpog
Municipality
Municipality of Mogpog
Mogpog Municipal Hall
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Nickname(s):
Gateway to the Heart of the Philippines Home of the Original Moriones
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]
Anapog-Sibucao
Argao
Balanacan
Banto
Bintakay
Bocboc
Butansapa
Candahon
Capayang
Danao
Dulong Bayan (Poblacion)
Gitnang Bayan (Poblacion)
Guisian
Hinadharan
Hinanggayon
Ino
Janagdong (Planned Poblacion Expansion)
Lamesa
Laon
Magapua
Malayak
Malusak
Mampaitan
Mangyan-Mababad
Market Site (Poblacion)
Mataas Na Bayan (Poblacion)
Mendez
Nangka I (Planned Poblacion Expansion)
Nangka II
Paye
Pili
Puting Buhangin
Sayao
Silangan
Sumangga
Tarug
Villa Mendez (Poblacion)
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.
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.
Our Lady of Peace and Good VoyageDowntown MogpogPublic 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
Argao National High School
Balanacan National High School
Butansapa National High School
Marinduque Academy (Barangay Gitnang Bayan)
Mogpog NCHS
Sayao National High School
Quezon-Roxaz High School (poblacion)
Puting Buhangin National High School
Primary
Argao Elementary School
Balanacan Elementary School
Bintakay Elementary School
Bocboc Elementary School
Butansapa Elementary School
Capayang-Ino Elementary School
Danao Public School
Guisian Elementary School
Hinadharan Public School
Hinanggayon Elementary School
Ino Primary School
Janagdong Elementary School
Lamesa Elementary School
Laon Elementary School
Magapua Elementary School
Malayak Elementary School
Mampaitan Public School
Mendez Elementary School
Mogpog Central School
Nangka Elementary School
Paye Elementary School
Pili Elementary School
Puting Buhangin Elementary School
Sayao Elementary School
Silangan Elementary School
Sumangga Primary School
Tarug Public School
Notable personalities
Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of Cebu was born February 6, 1931, in Mogpog.
Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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