Naujan, Oriental Mindoro

Naujan, officially the Municipality of Naujan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Naujan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 102,998 people.[3]

Naujan
Municipality of Naujan
Naujan Church
Seal
Map of Oriental Mindoro with Naujan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Naujan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°19′24″N 121°18′10″E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceOriental Mindoro
District1st district
Founded1693
Incorporated1905
Barangays70 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorMark N. Marcos
  Vice MayorSheryl B. Morales
  RepresentativePaulino Salvador C. Leachon
  Electorate61,503 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
  Total503.10 km2 (194.25 sq mi)
Elevation
99 m (325 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
  Total102,998
  Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
  Households
23,221
Economy
  Income class1st municipal income class
  Poverty incidence19% (2015)[4]
  Revenue₱233,898,767.05 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5204
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)43
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesAlangan
Tagalog

It assumed the status of a full-fledged municipality on January 4, 1905 under Act 1280. Its boundaries were permanently established in 1919.

Geography

It covers a land area of 50,310 hectares (124,300 acres), making it the largest municipality in the province and accounting for 12% of the province’s total land area. Naujan is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Calapan.

Climate

Climate data for Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)
21
(70)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48
(1.9)
32
(1.3)
41
(1.6)
54
(2.1)
257
(10.1)
410
(16.1)
466
(18.3)
422
(16.6)
429
(16.9)
300
(11.8)
137
(5.4)
92
(3.6)
2,688
(105.7)
Average rainy days 10.8 8.0 9.8 11.7 23.1 27.5 29.2 28.7 28.7 25.5 18.2 12.8 234
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Barangays

Naujan is politically subdivided into 70 barangays.

Barangay Population (2016)
Adrialuna 1,997
Andres Ilagan (Mag-asawang Tubig) 606
Antipolo 518
Apitong 2,592
Arangin 1,031
Aurora 3,351
Bacungan 1,470
Bagong Buhay 2,089
Balite 993
Bancuro 2,001
Banuton 981
Barcenaga 4,709
Bayani 1,989
Buhangin 1,114
Caburo 291
Concepcion 879
Dao 1,385
Del Pilar 2,221
Estrella 2,567
Evangelista 3,070
Gamao 991
General Esco 1,312
Herrera 827
Inarawan 1,758
Kalinisan 1,351
Laguna 1,486
Mabini 586
Magtibay 562
Mahabang Parang 1,779
Malaya 1,186
Malinao 1,592
Malvar 1,469
Masagana 951
Masaguing 614
Melgar A 1,617
Melgar B 1,437
Metolza 708
Montelago 2,161
Montemayor 709
Motoderazo 1,866
Mulawin 1,322
Nag-Iba I 894
Nag-Iba II 1,498
Pagkakaisa 2,281
Paitan 1,519
Paniquian 1,602
Pinagsabangan I 2,305
Pinagsabangan II 2,419
Piñahan 1,256
Poblacion I (Barangay I) 801
Poblacion II (Barangay II) 687
Poblacion III (Barangay III) 917
Sampaguita 2,482
San Agustin I 1,605
San Agustin II 1,655
San Andres 1,167
San Antonio 529
San Carlos 867
San Isidro
San Jose 655
San Luis 930
San Nicolas 994
San Pedro 1,426
Santa Cruz 1,468
Santa Isabel 1,234
Santa Maria 3,158
Santiago 2,132
Santo Niño 1,633
Tagumpay 938
Tigkan 844
Total 102,998

Demographics

Population census of Naujan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,662    
1918 9,139+6.29%
1939 19,170+3.59%
1948 22,382+1.74%
1960 31,476+2.88%
1970 45,685+3.79%
1975 54,641+3.66%
1980 61,216+2.30%
1990 72,203+1.66%
1995 75,726+0.90%
2000 83,892+2.22%
2007 90,629+1.07%
2010 94,497+1.53%
2015 102,998+1.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

Local government

2016-2019 Elected officials:

  • Municipal Mayor: Atty. Mark N. Marcos
  • Vice Mayor: Sheryl B. Morales
  • Sangguniang Bayan Members:
    • Marion Francis D. Marcos, Councilor
    • Vilma D. Vargas, Councilor
    • Jun S. Bugarin, Councilor
    • Dein Z. Arago, Councilor
    • Alexandra C. Casubuan, Councilor
    • Daniel R. Arteza, Councilor
    • Neil C. Bermudez, Councilor (talo na sya, di ba?)
    • Deogracias U. Dela Paz, Councilor
    • Engr. Ralph Jonnel D. Recto, ABC President

Wyne Wyvvky G. Delos Reyes, SKMF President<Sangguniang Bayan>

    • Rogelio Banlugan, Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative

See also

References

  1. Municipality of Naujan | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Oriental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Naujan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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