Mindoro, the seventh-largest island in the Philippines, consists of two provinces: Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro, each with its distinct municipalities and attractions. Occidental Mindoro is known for its natural parks, clean rivers, and beaches, while Oriental Mindoro has become an emerging eco-tourism destination with diverse landscapes and wildlife. The island's climate features a rainy season from August to September and a dry season in March and April, with various cultural and historical influences shaping its rich heritage.

2. Mindoro
• the seventh-largestisland in
the Philippines
•located offthe coast of Luzon, and
northeast of Palawan
•forms the northeastern extremum of
the Sulu Sea

3. Brief History
• has been called Mai or Mait by Chinese
traders
• as Mina de Oro (meaning "gold mine") by
the Spaniards
• The island was once a single province from
1920 to 1950 when it was divided into its two
present-day provinces, Occidental
Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.

4. OccidentalMindoro
Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of
Mindoro, on the west by Apo East Pass, and on the south by the
Mindoro Strait; 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.

5. Climate:
• Occidental Mindoro has two distinct weather types:
rainy season and dry season
• The months of August and September are the
wettest period, with storms directly passing through
the area.
• March and April are the driest period, with cloudless
skies and parched earth characterizing the general
area.
• Temperature range is from 26 °C (79 °F) in the windy
uplands to 32 °C (90 °F) in the lowlands.

6. Languages:
• Tagalog
• Kamangyan
• English

7. Municipalities
Municipality
No. of
Barangays
Area
(km²)
Population
(2010)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Income Class
(2008)
Abra de Ilog 9 533.70 29,225 54.8 2nd Class
Calintaan 7 382.50 28,148 73.6 3rd Class
Looc 9 132.30 9,758 73.8 5th Class
Lubang 16 113.10 23,068 204 4th Class
Magsaysay 12 296.70 31,969 107.7 3rd Class
Mamburao 15 283.51 39,237 138.4 2nd Class
Paluan 12 564.50 15,223 27 3rd Class
Rizal 11 242.50 34,458 142.1 3rd Class
Sablayan 27 2,188.80 76,153 34.8 1st Class
San Jose 38 446.70 131,188 293.7 1st Class
Santa Cruz 11 681.40 34,544 50.7 1st Class

8. Wheretogo?

9. Apo Reef National Park
Found in Apo Island, Sablayan, the park dubbed as the
diving mecca of the Philippines, is a 34 kilometer reef
that has a narrow channel dividing the reef into two
lagoon systems. Beneath the clear water of these
lagoons, divers can explore the fine white sand bottom
with its colorful array of approximately 400 to 500
coral species. Almost 500 marine species, including a
variety of sharks, stingrays and manta rays, can also be
spotted around the area. Bird watchers can visit the
fascinating bird populated islands of Binangaan and
Cajos del Bajo, which is also part of the Apo Reef
Marine Park.

11. Calawagan Mountain Resort
The resort’s main attraction is the Calawagan River,
which has won the Cleanest Inland Body of Water award
several times. It also features natural and man-made
pools, a hanging bridge, tree houses ad a natural rain
forest.

13. White Island
True to its name, this island has a mile long beach with
divinely white and powdery smooth sand that makes it an
ideal site for lounging under the sun. Aside from
vacationers who go for swimming, fishing and scuba
diving, the island is also a favorite nestling ground of
turtles. Turtle eggs are often found buried in the sand,
and visitors are enjoined to leave these undisturbed.

15. Presing Park
The main attraction is the watchtower, which was
constructed in 1861 and features a set of bells that
were rung to warn the people of impending raids. The
cannon that was used to defend the town still stands at
the promontry.

17. Tayamaan Beach
This one hectare-beach is lined with coconut tress and
is a favorite swimming spot of the local residents.

19. Pandan Island
The home of pandan island resort,which features a
beautiful stip of whitish-sand beach.the place is also
very ideal for picnics.

21. Ilin Island
The main atrraction of the island is the mina de oro
beach which boats of a fine white-sand beach.fifteen
minutes from the beach by boat is a cave,the entrance
to which you have to swim through if the tide high.

23. Howtotravel?

24. • Occidental Mindoro, 15 kilometers from the southwest coast of
Luzon, is accessible by sea and air. Flights from Manila to San
Jose are available from Sunday to Friday and travel time is
around one hour. There are also chartered and commuter flights
from Manila to Lubang Island that take about 45 minutes.
• Travelers can likewise take a ferry from Batangas port to Abra
de Ilog. Travel time takes about two and a half hours. From Abra
de Ilog, there are air-conditioned vans plying the route to
Sablayan and San Jose.

25. OrientalMindoro
touted as the country's emerging eco-tourism destination

26. Brief History
• World War II wrought heavy damages, death and pain to
the people of Mindoro.
• After the war, reconstruction and rehabilitation of
infrastructure and economy took place which ended with
the division of the island into two provinces of Oriental
Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro on June 13, 1950, by
virtue of the Republic Act No. 505.
• the island continued to become one of the preferred areas
of new settlers coming from the overpopulated provinces in
the Philippines in search of the new land
• Since then new settlers have incessantly migrated to
Mindoro until today.

27. Municipalities
• Baco
• Bansud
• Bongabong
• Bulalacao
• Gloria
• Mansalay
• Naujan
• Pinamalayan
• Pola
• Puerto Galera
• Roxas
• San Teodoro
• Socorro
• Victoria

28. Wheretogo?

29. Aganahaw Island
The island has a wide expanse of beach with whitish
sand . suitable for swimming and picnicking .

31. Buyayao Island
It is a rocky island, except for the area facing Buyayao Peninsula.
Big snakes called "sobre kama" are found in the mountains. The
water around the island is suited for deep-sea fishing. It is
located off the coast of Mansalay, and can be reached in 30
minutes by motorized banca from Mansalay market.

32. Puerto Galera
Puerto galera is a popular destination among tourist,
aside from the beautiful beaches ,the town also offers
a number of tourist facilities . the waters are ideal for
scuba diving.

34. Bulalacao Beach
A local favorite,this beach is frequented for by
excurssionist.

36. Naujan Lake National Park
This 79-square kilolometer,20-feet-deep is he largest in
the province and the dwelling place of mindoro
crocodile,the banak and the simbal,it is now a wildlife
sangtuaryhunting and fishing are supervised by the
natoinal park people.

38. Mount Halcon
The fourth highest point in the country rising 2,586
meters above sea level, this mountain is a favorite
among mountaineers , trekkers, and other nature lovers.
Wild tamaraws still roam its forest.

41. END of Mindoro Province