Marinduque - Definition and Overview

Marinduque is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Boac. Marinduque lies between Tayabas Bay to the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is located south and west of Quezon, east of Mindoro, and north of Romblon.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Marinduque

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Region: MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)

Capital: Boac

Founded: February 21, 1920

Population:
2000 census—217,392 (14th smallest)
Density—227 per km² (35th highest)

Area: 959.3 km² (6th smallest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—6
Barangays—218
Congressional districts—1

Languages: Tagalog

Governor: Carmencita O. Reyes (2004-2007)

Marinduque is famous for the annual Moriones Festival.

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Marinduque is subdivided into 6 municipalities.

Municipalities

Physical

Marinduque is a heart-shaped island between Tayabas Bay in the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is separated from the Bondoc Peninsula in Quezon by the Mompog Pass. Some of the smaller islands to the northeast are Maniuayan Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Mompog Island. The highest peak in Marinduque is Mt. Malindig with elevation of 1157 meters.

History

External Links

Ang Aking Pugad (http://marinduque.net):Promoting the Culture and People of Marinduque