San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
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(From top, counterclockwise):The municipality's skyline, San Jose Municipal Hall, San Jose Municipal Park, Aroma Beach, White Island, St. Joseph Cathedral
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| Nickname(s): SJOM | ||
| Motto: "More than a gateway", "Bayan ng makapangyarihang mamamayan" | ||
 Map of Occidental Mindoro showing the location of San Jose |
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 San Jose
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| Coordinates: 12°21′N 121°04′E / 12.350°N 121.067°ECoordinates: 12°21′N 121°04′E / 12.350°N 121.067°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro | |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro | |
| Founded | May 01, 1910 | |
| Barangays | 38 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Romulo "Muloy" Festin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 446.70 km2 (172.47 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 143,430 | |
| • Rank | 21 out of 1,489 Municipalities | |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 5100 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 | |
| Income class | 1st class municipality; Partially Urban | |
| Website | sanjoseoccidentalmindoro.com | |
San Jose (Tagalog pronunciation: [sɐn hose]) is a first-class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 143,430 people. San Jose is the economic, financial, cultural, religious and educational center of the province of Occidental Mindoro. It has the largest commercial port and airport in the province. It is named after its patron saint, St. Joseph, the husband of Mary. Most of the people are Visayans, Batangueños, Bicolanos and Ilocanos.
Mamburao to the north is the official capital of the province, but most provincial government offices have satellite offices in San Jose. The town also has the most number of business and commercial establishments in the province, and is either the major market or transit point for agricultural and commercial products. Major banks include Philippine National Bank (PNB), Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), CitySavings Bank (UnionBank), United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Chinabank, Allied Bank, Metrobank, Landbank, and Philippine Veterans Bank.
Telecommunication services are provided by Digital Telecommunications (Digitel), Smart Communications, and Globe. Cable and satellite television operators provide access to local and international broadcasts. Broadband Internet services are likewise available through the numerous internet cafes located in the poblacion area.
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