Bongabong, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 5211 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 498.20 km2 (192.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 76,973 |
| Density (2020) | 155 / km2 (400 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 45' North, 121° 29' East (12.7452, 121.4866) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Bongabong is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 498.20 square kilometers or 192.36 square miles which constitutes 11.75% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 76,973. This represented 8.47% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 2.38% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 155 inhabitants per square kilometer or 400 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bongabong has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anilao | 4.15% | 3,197 | 2,956 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Aplaya | 3.51% | 2,702 | 2,702 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Bagumbayan I | 3.08% | 2,368 | 2,323 | 1.94% | 0.40% |
| Bagumbayan II | 1.81% | 1,396 | 1,465 | -4.71% | -1.01% |
| Batangan | 1.73% | 1,330 | 1,279 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Bukal | 1.12% | 864 | 783 | 10.34% | 2.09% |
| Camantigue | 2.45% | 1,885 | 1,782 | 5.78% | 1.19% |
| Carmundo | 2.16% | 1,665 | 1,649 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Cawayan | 4.25% | 3,273 | 2,957 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Dayhagan | 2.74% | 2,106 | 1,990 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Formon | 2.29% | 1,763 | 1,587 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| Hagan | 5.73% | 4,408 | 3,397 | 29.76% | 5.64% |
| Hagupit | 1.14% | 874 | 672 | 30.06% | 5.69% |
| Ipil | 3.29% | 2,529 | 2,589 | -2.32% | -0.49% |
| Kaligtasan | 3.26% | 2,510 | 2,467 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Labasan | 6.07% | 4,673 | 4,713 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Labonan | 2.40% | 1,844 | 1,562 | 18.05% | 3.56% |
| Libertad | 2.16% | 1,659 | 1,736 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Lisap | 8.76% | 6,743 | 6,075 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Luna | 1.56% | 1,198 | 1,293 | -7.35% | -1.59% |
| Malitbog | 4.25% | 3,273 | 3,131 | 4.54% | 0.94% |
| Mapang | 1.15% | 884 | 825 | 7.15% | 1.46% |
| Masaguisi | 2.97% | 2,288 | 2,257 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Mina de Oro | 2.57% | 1,975 | 1,807 | 9.30% | 1.89% |
| Morente | 2.47% | 1,904 | 1,833 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Ogbot | 1.57% | 1,209 | 1,171 | 3.25% | 0.67% |
| Orconuma | 2.50% | 1,928 | 1,860 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Poblacion | 2.33% | 1,792 | 1,790 | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Polusahi | 1.66% | 1,279 | 1,011 | 26.51% | 5.07% |
| Sagana | 4.08% | 3,142 | 2,699 | 16.41% | 3.25% |
| San Isidro | 2.99% | 2,301 | 2,082 | 10.52% | 2.13% |
| San Jose | 1.57% | 1,205 | 1,115 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
| San Juan | 0.78% | 600 | 467 | 28.48% | 5.42% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.68% | 1,291 | 1,215 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Sigange | 1.89% | 1,456 | 1,348 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| Tawas | 1.90% | 1,459 | 1,485 | -1.75% | -0.37% |
| Bongabong Total | 76,973 | 72,073 | 6.80% | 1.39% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bongabong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱190,579,545.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 104,199,621.42 | – |
| 2010 | 112,017,997.86 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 122,812,032.09 | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 124,786,103.78 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 140,150,152.17 | 12.31% |
| 2014 | 152,481,322.78 | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 173,316,242.97 | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 190,579,545.51 | 9.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongabong in the 2015 Census was 71,909 broken down into 16,753 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,210 | 9,465 | 5.30 | |
| 57,368 | 11,224 | 5.11 | |
| 59,473 | 12,020 | 4.95 | |
| 61,115 | 13,352 | 4.58 | |
| 66,568 | 14,758 | 4.51 | |
| 71,909 | 16,753 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongabong is 5 to 9, with 8,730 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 586 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,625 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,969 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,730 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,528 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,957 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,050 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,131 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,583 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,257 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,939 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,609 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,019 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,575 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,750 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,261 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 897 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 586 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 607 | 0.84% |
| Total | 72,073 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongabong grew from 8,054 in 1939 to 76,973 in 2020, an increase of 68,919 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 4,900 people, from the previous population of 72,073 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 17,800 | 8.48% | |
| 22,018 | 1.89% | |
| 32,167 | 3.78% | |
| 38,358 | 3.60% | |
| 41,719 | 1.69% | |
| 50,213 | 1.87% | |
| 57,403 | 2.54% | |
| 59,477 | 0.76% | |
| 61,127 | 0.38% | |
| 66,569 | 3.15% | |
| 72,073 | 1.52% | |
| 76,973 | 1.39% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bongabong for the year 2019 was 44,177, broken down into 21,878 males and 22,299 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bongabong is situated at approximately 12° 45' North, 121° 29' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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 Bongabong are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lucena, Lipa, Batangas, Tayabas, Quezon, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Concepcion, Romblon, and Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 211.31 kilometers (131.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, 13.06 kilometers (8.11 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, 17.60 kilometers (10.94 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, 24.78 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, 25.60 kilometers (15.91 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Concepcion, Romblon, 31.38 kilometers (19.50 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, 31.88 kilometers (19.81 miles) to the North (N0°W)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 80.43 kilometers (49.98 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 121.03 kilometers (75.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Lucena, 132.22 kilometers (82.16 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 136.78 kilometers (84.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 142.08 kilometers (88.28 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 147.50 kilometers (91.65 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Distance from Manila: 211.31 kilometers (131.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
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.