Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
Victoria, officially the Municipality of Victoria (Tagalog: Bayan ng Victoria), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,175 people.[3]
Victoria | |
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| Municipality of Victoria | |
 Downtown area | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro | |
 Map of Oriental Mindoro with Victoria highlighted | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Victoria Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°10′19″N 121°16′32″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 15, 1955 |
| Named for | Victoria Quirino |
| Barangays | 32 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Joselito "LM" C. Malabanan |
| • Vice Mayor | Marlo V. Nuarin |
| • Representative | Paulino Salvador C. Leachon |
| • Electorate | 32,901 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 146.23 km2 (56.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 52,175 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,250 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 11.72 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 182.5 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 429.1 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 159.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 87.85 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5205 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Native languages | Alangan Tagalog |
The Municipality of Victoria is known as "Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro" and celebrates its annual Kapakyanan Festival every October 15 as graces and thanks giving for the bountiful blessings that every Victoreños received from God. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Calapan.
History
Victoria was once part of the municipality of Naujan until its creation on October 15, 1953, and was originally known as Barbocolon or “a big river”.
The municipality was named after Victoria Quirino, daughter of President Elpidio Quirino.[5]
Geography
Barangays
Victoria is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Currently, there are 6 barangays which classified as urban (highlighted in bold).
- Alcate
- Antonino (Mainao)
- Babangonan
- Bagong Buhay
- Bagong Silang
- Bambanin
- Bethel
- Canaan
- Concepcion
- Duongan
- Leido
- Loyal
- Mabini
- Macatoc
- Malabo
- Merit
- Ordovilla
- Pakyas
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Sampaguita
- San Antonio
- San Cristobal
- San Gabriel
- San Gelacio
- San Isidro
- San Juan
- San Narciso
- Urdaneta
- Villa Cerveza
Climate
| Climate data for Victoria, Oriental Mindoro | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 115 (4.5) |
66 (2.6) |
55 (2.2) |
39 (1.5) |
164 (6.5) |
282 (11.1) |
326 (12.8) |
317 (12.5) |
318 (12.5) |
192 (7.6) |
119 (4.7) |
173 (6.8) |
2,166 (85.3) |
| Average rainy days | 13.6 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 21.1 | 26.0 | 29.0 | 27.6 | 27.5 | 23.1 | 16.7 | 16.1 | 231 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,662 | — |
| 1970 | 18,499 | +4.72% |
| 1975 | 23,568 | +4.98% |
| 1980 | 26,225 | +2.16% |
| 1990 | 34,760 | +2.86% |
| 1995 | 35,828 | +0.57% |
| 2000 | 42,873 | +3.92% |
| 2007 | 44,932 | +0.65% |
| 2010 | 48,308 | +2.67% |
| 2015 | 50,492 | +0.85% |
| 2020 | 52,175 | +0.65% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] | ||
Out of the 32 barangays of Victoria, eight are perceived to be Ilokano dominated communities. In fact, several Punong Barangays (Barangay Captains) and kagawads are Ilokanos. One barangay is even a namesake of the place where they came from: Urdaneta.
Economy
Tourism
- Villa Villapando Resort
- Tongloy Mountain Lake
- Fruit Orchards
- Philippine Tree Farm, Inc.
- Polester and Butterfly Farms
- Gipit Picnic Grove
- Villa Bautista Resort
- Double L Resort
- Singko Marias Agrifarm
- Aurelio B. Escala Plant Nursery
Education
Colleges:
- Mindoro State University (MinSU)
- ACMCL College
- Mina de Oro Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
- ARABEL Technical School
High Schools:
- Aurelio Arago Memorial National High School (AAMNHS)
- Macatoc National High School (MNHS)
- Good Shepherd Academy (GSA)
- Oriental Mindoro Academy (OMA)
- Alcate National High School
- Lakeside Institute
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Academy (OLMHRA)
- ACMCL College
- Bethel High School
- Fortunato G. Perez High School
- Victoria High School
Elementary Schools:
- Bethel Elementary School
- San Antonio Elementary School (SAES)
- Victoria Central School
- Simon Gayutin Memorial Elementary School (SGMES)
- Ali-aly Roldan Memorial Elementary School
- Macatoc Elementary School
- Duongan Elementary School
- Pakyas Elementary School
- Good Shepherd Academy (GSA)
- Loyal Elementary School (LES)
- ACMCL College
- Jesus Is Lord Christian School (JILCS)
- Antonino Elementary School
- Bagong Buhay Elementary School
- Alcate Elementary School
- Minas Elementary School
- Villa Cerveza Elementary School
- Jose P. Viola Villarica Memorial Elementary School (JPVVMES)
Notable personalities
- Michelle Callo Arcangel - Miss Oriental Mindoro 1990, the First Mindoreña who won, 1st Runner-up in Binibing Pilipinas 1999 and aside to that, she was also awarded as Best in Swimsuit and Bb. Avon. Became a model of known clothing and designer brands, cellphone company, slimmer’s world international, ramp & ads model and now based in Canada.
- Rachel Anne M. Bustamante, a.k.a. Shey Bustamante - Miss Oriental Mindoro 2009, First runner up in Mossimo Bikini Contest (2009), Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Contestant and a Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Housemate. Shey is one of the Artist and Talent of Star Magic of ABS-CBN. Appeared in ABS-CBN Primetime Dramas and Shows, ASAP, MMK, Sabel, Angelito: Batang Ama, Nasaan Ka Elisa?, Mundo Man ay Magunaw and Princess and I.
References
- Municipality of Victoria | (DILG)
- "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- Census of Population (2020). "Mimaropa". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Victoria, Oriental Mindoro (History, Local Gov't Officials, Barangays)". Wow Mindoro. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- "Socorro: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- "Province of Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links
- Victoria Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
Places adjacent to Victoria, Oriental Mindoro | |
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 Province of Oriental Mindoro | |
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Calapan (capital and largest city) | |
| Municipalities | |
| Component city | |
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