Abra de Ilog is a 2nd class coastal municipality of Occidental Mindoro Province in MiMaRopa Region or Region 4-B, Philippines.
Profile of Abra de Ilog Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Northwestern part of Mindoro Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro (east), Mamburao (south), and Paluan (west)
Area –> 533.70 km2 (206.06 sq mi)
Population –> 31,306 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 135,705,287.18
Barangays –> 10
Terrain –> Mountainous with narrow coastal plains and river valleys
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Fish, Rice, Corn, Coconut, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft
People/Language –> Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> Lone
Government Officials
Congressman –> Josephine “Nene” Ramirez-Sato
Mayor –> Eric Constantino
Vice Mayor –> Orlando R. Quito
History of Abra de Ilog
The town of Abra de Ilog (literally means opening of river) was formally organized in 1902 by the American authorities with Rosaleo Miciano as the first mayor.
Economy of Abra de Ilog
Abra de Ilog is primarily an agricultural town. Rice, corn and fish are the main products.
The town has a seaport and it is considered the gateway to Occidental Mindoro from Luzon Island.
Tourist Spots in Abra de Ilog
Talipanan Beach
Agbalala Waterfalls
Kasay Beach
Tuko Beach
Rafaelas Beach
Festivals in Abra de Ilog
Apo Iraya Festival
Feast of San Rafael the Archangel
Map of Abra de Ilog Municipality in Occidental Mindoro
See also: Profile of Mayor Eric Constantino, Governor Eduardo Gadiano