Mogpog , officially the Municipality of Mogpog ( Tagalog: ''Bayan ng Mogpog'') is a 3rd class

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in the

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of Marinduque,

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,516 people.

History

In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied the town of Mogpog. In 1945, during the

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, at the liberation of the town of Mogpog, American and Filipino troops fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Marinduque. Historically, the famous Moriones Festival is said to have originated from Mogpog. Moriones Festival was founded by a Spanish friar, Rev. Father Dionisio Santiago, the first parish priest of Mogpog. This festival is known to be one of the most colorful festivals in Marinduque and the Philippines. It is held in Mogpog and the surrounding areas of Marinduque island.

Geography

Barangays

Mogpog is politically subdivided into 37

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s. Hinanggayon was formerly a sitio of barrio (barangay) Argao; in 1954 it was elevated as a barrio. The town center or

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comprises the barangays of Dulong Bayan, Gitnang Bayan, Market Site, Mataas na Bayan, and Villa Mendez with possible expansion to barangays of Janagdong and Nangka I.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Mogpog was 34,516 people, with a density of .

Economy

Landmarks

Barangay Balanacan is where the main shipping port is located. It is famous for its large image of Our Lady of Biglang Awa, erected at a top of a shed on a mound of land overlooking the sea. Not far from the Academy is the town plaza, located at the side right of Marinduque Academy's Main Building, with a great view of a local park, the Municipal Building, and the Trial Court - all of which covers the town public market.

Education

Secondary

*Argao National High School *Balanacan National High School *Butansapa National High School * Marinduque Academy (Barangay Gitnang Bayan) *Mogpog NCHS *Sayao National High School *Quezon-Roxaz High School (poblacion) * Puting Buhangin National High School

Primary

Notable personalities

* Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of

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was born February 6, 1931, in Mogpog.

Sister cities

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, Philippines

References

External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Code*
Philippines census infoLocal Governance Performance Management System
{{Authority control Municipalities of Marinduque