Occidental Mindoro - Definition and Overview

Occidental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of Mindoro; Oriental Mindoro is at the eastern half. The South China Sea is to the west of the province and Palawan is located to the southwest, across Mindoro Strait. Batangas is to the north, separated by the Verde Island Passage.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Occidental Mindoro

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Region: MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)

Capital: Mamburao

Founded: —

Population:
2000 census—380,250 (21st smallest)
Density—65 per km² (9th lowest)

Area: 5,879.9 km² (11th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—162
Congressional districts—1

Languages: Tagalog, Kamangyan

Governor: Jose T. Villarosa (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

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Occidental Mindoro is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

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