Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
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 Map of Oriental Mindoro with location of Mansalay |
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| Coordinates: 12°31′N 121°26′E / 12.517°N 121.433°ECoordinates: 12°31′N 121°26′E / 12.517°N 121.433°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| District | 2nd |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose Ildefonso M. Maliwanag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 446.62 km2 (172.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 51,705 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5213 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
Mansalay is a second class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,705 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, Mansalay Catholic High School. Sta. Catalina is the town's patron saint. It is 135 kilometres (84 mi) from Calapan.
Mansalay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.
In 1957, the sitios of Sta. Brigida, Sta. Maria, Roma, Budburan, and Mahabangsapa were constituted into barrios.
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 send remittance back.
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