Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

Mansalay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 39,041 people in 7,316 households.

History

In 1957, the sitios of Sta. Brigida, Sta. Maria, Roma, Budburan, and Mahabangsapa were constituted into barrios.^[1]

Geography and People

This town is notable for its indigenous Mangyan population. The municipal hall is located on the upper land of Mansalay Town proper, in front of a Medical Care Hospital. Nearby is the church and the only Catholic School, Sta. Catalina Catholic School. Sta. Catalina is the town's patron saint.

Economy

Its people relies heavily on fishing and farming to survive and earn a living. Because of meager income opportunities, Mansalay has produced a large number of Overseas Filipino Workers who excel working abroad.

Barangays

Mansalay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.

B. Del Mundo Balugo Bonbon Budburan Cabalwa Don Pedro Maliwanag Manaul Panaytayan

Poblacion Roma Sta. Brigida Santa Maria Villa Celestial Wasig Santa Teresita Waygan

References

1. ^ "An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Mansalay, Province of Oriental Mindoro". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1704.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Mansalay Official Home Page

Coordinates: 12°31′N 121°26′E / 12.517°N 121.433°E / 12.517; 121.433