Puerto Galera, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 5203 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Verde Island Passage |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 247.85 km2 (95.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,961 |
| Density (2020) | 169 / km2 (438 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 30' North, 120° 57' East (13.5018, 120.9541) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.7 meters (64.7 feet) |
Puerto Galera is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 247.85 square kilometers or 95.70 square miles which constitutes 5.85% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,961. This represented 4.62% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.30% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 169 inhabitants per square kilometer or 438 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Puerto Galera has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aninuan | 7.62% | 3,199 | 3,413 | -6.27% | -1.35% |
| Baclayan | 1.89% | 791 | 844 | -6.28% | -1.36% |
| Balatero | 12.28% | 5,153 | 3,778 | 36.39% | 6.75% |
| Dulangan | 9.37% | 3,930 | 3,335 | 17.84% | 3.52% |
| Palangan | 3.83% | 1,606 | 1,481 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Poblacion | 12.70% | 5,329 | 5,139 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Sabang | 11.98% | 5,025 | 3,744 | 34.21% | 6.39% |
| San Antonio | 1.96% | 821 | 812 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| San Isidro | 12.48% | 5,236 | 3,941 | 32.86% | 6.16% |
| Santo Niño | 6.46% | 2,711 | 2,110 | 28.48% | 5.42% |
| Sinandigan | 4.02% | 1,685 | 2,337 | -27.90% | -6.65% |
| Tabinay | 10.45% | 4,385 | 3,764 | 16.50% | 3.27% |
| Villaflor | 4.98% | 2,090 | 1,908 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Puerto Galera Total | 41,961 | 36,606 | 14.63% | 2.92% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Puerto Galera for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱149,696,049.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79,311,549.89 | – |
| 2010 | 83,011,321.61 | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 95,357,069.02 | 14.87% |
| 2012 | 94,447,848.35 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 108,354,175.79 | 14.72% |
| 2014 | 120,166,429.58 | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 136,237,596.29 | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 149,696,049.97 | 9.88% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Puerto Galera in the 2015 Census was 36,311 broken down into 8,322 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,103 | 3,279 | 5.22 | |
| 19,459 | 3,883 | 5.01 | |
| 21,816 | 4,424 | 4.93 | |
| 27,997 | 6,156 | 4.55 | |
| 32,408 | 7,661 | 4.23 | |
| 36,311 | 8,322 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puerto Galera is 5 to 9, with 4,217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 219 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 867 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,551 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,217 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,728 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,639 | 9.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,573 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,321 | 9.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,735 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,395 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,111 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,800 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,401 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,091 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 825 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 558 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 345 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 230 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 219 | 0.60% |
| Total | 36,606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puerto Galera grew from 1,275 in 1903 to 41,961 in 2020, an increase of 40,686 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.92%, or an increase of 5,355 people, from the previous population of 36,606 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,275 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 3,948 | 1.44% | |
| 5,925 | 3.63% | |
| 7,659 | 2.54% | |
| 10,129 | 5.77% | |
| 12,306 | 3.97% | |
| 17,200 | 3.41% | |
| 19,485 | 2.36% | |
| 21,925 | 2.56% | |
| 28,035 | 3.45% | |
| 32,521 | 5.55% | |
| 36,606 | 2.28% | |
| 41,961 | 2.92% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Puerto Galera for the year 2019 was 26,235, broken down into 13,076 males and 13,159 females.
Location
The municipal center of Puerto Galera is situated at approximately 13° 30' North, 120° 57' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.7 meters or 64.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Puerto Galera are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, Tingloy, Batangas, Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, Mabini, Batangas, and San Pascual, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 120.61 kilometers (74.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, 10.05 kilometers (6.25 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Tingloy, Batangas, 19.59 kilometers (12.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Baco, Oriental Mindoro, 22.06 kilometers (13.71 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, 25.27 kilometers (15.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Mabini, Batangas, 27.34 kilometers (16.99 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- San Pascual, Batangas, 32.43 kilometers (20.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 26.33 kilometers (16.36 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 30.38 kilometers (18.88 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 53.77 kilometers (33.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 66.31 kilometers (41.20 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 67.93 kilometers (42.21 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 69.96 kilometers (43.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
Distance from Manila: 120.61 kilometers (74.94 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.