Bansud is a 2nd class coastal municipality of Oriental Mindoro Province in MiMaRoPa Region or Region 4B, Philippines.
Profile of Bansud Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Central part of Oriental Mindoro (see map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Gloria (north), Bongabong (south), Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro (west)
Area –> –> 343.47 km2 (132.61 sq mi)
Population –> 40,992 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 123,346,761.65
Barangays –> 13
Terrain –> Mountainous with lowland
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 Jr.
Mayor –> Ronaldo Morada
Vice Mayor –> Rico B. Tolentino
History of Bansud
The town of Bansud was created July 4, 1959 by virtue of Republic Act No. 2514. It was previously a territory of Bongabong. Its name was derived from the Mangyan word “basud” meaning delta.
Economy of Bansud
Bansud is an agricultural town where rice, corn and fish are the major products.
Tourist Spots in Bansud
Bansud Municipal Park
Tiguisan Beach
Divine Saviour Parish Church
Festivals in Bansud
Basudani Festival
Map of Bansud Municipality in Oriental Mindoro
See also: Profile of Mayor Ronaldo Morada, Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor