Bongabong is a 1st class coastal municipality of Oriental Mindoro Province in MiMaRoPa Region or Region 4B, Philippines.
Profile of Bongabong Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Southeastern part of Mindoro Island off the coast of Luzon (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Bansud (north), Roxas and Mansalay (south), and Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro (west)
Area –> 498.20 km2 (192.36 sq mi)
Population –> 72,073 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 190,579,545.51
Barangays –> 36
Terrain –> Coastal Plain with mountains and hills
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Fish, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Alfonso Umali
Mayor –> Elegio Malaluan
Vice Mayor –> Richard S. Candelario
History of Bongabong
The town of Bongabong It became a separate municipality again on November 7, 1927 by virtue of Philippine Legislative Act No. 3415. It was previously a barrio of Pinamalayan Municipality. In 1939, it had a population of 8,054.
Economy of Bongabong
Bongabong is an agricultural town where rice, corn and fish are the major products.
Tourist Spots in Bongabong
Tangisan Falls
Anila Beach and Eco Park
Kuta Bongabong (Fuerza de Bongabong) – a Spanish colonial fortification
Lisap Bridge
Saint Joseph Parish Church
Festivals in Bongabong
Sulyog Festival
Bongabong Foundation Day
Map of Bongabong Municipality in Oriental Mindoro
See also: Profile of Mayor Elegio Malaluan, Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor