Marinduque

Marinduque is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region (Region IV-B) of Luzon. The province covers a total land area of 952.58 square kilometers and is composed of 6 municipalities and 218 barangays. The capital of the province is Boac, which is also the most populous municipality with a population of 57,283 as of the 2020 census. The name 'Marinduque' is believed to be derived from the Spanish word 'marin-duque,' meaning 'sea duke,' a title given to the local nobility during the Spanish colonial period.

HISTORY

Marinduque is an island province in the Philippines with a rich history dating back to pre-colonial times. Its first inhabitants were Malay natives who traded with the Chinese and called the island 'Malindig' or 'Malindog.' During the Spanish colonial era, Christianity was introduced by Augustinian priests, and Marinduque was initially part of Balayan (Batangas) and later Mindoro. In the Philippine Revolution, locals led by General Maximo Abad briefly established the Marinduque Republic and fought notable battles such as Pulang Lupa. Under American rule, it was annexed to Tayabas but re-established as a separate province in 1920 and became part of the Commonwealth in 1935. During World War II, Japanese forces occupied the island, after which it regained its provincial status in 1945. Today, Marinduque is known for its cultural heritage, including the Moriones Festival, and continues to play a role in Philippine history.

QUICK FACTS
Population (Census 2024)	226,522
Land Area (2013)	952.58 km²
No. of households	60,557
Average Household Size	3.94
Registered Voters	165,729
Major Landmarks	Mount Malindig
Coastal Access	yes
Estimated elevation above sea level	187 meters

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Marinduque is located in the MIMAROPA region (Region IV-B) in the southern part of Luzon. It is an island province bounded by Tayabas Bay to the north, Sibuyan Sea to the east, the province of Quezon to the south, and the Mindoro Strait to the west.

MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Marinduque has 6 municipalities and 218 barangays.

name	type	barangay_count	population_2020	population_2024
Boac	Municipality, Capital	61	57283	54365
Buenavista	Municipality	15	26043	24136
Gasan	Municipality	25	36197	35315
Mogpog	Municipality	37	34516	32577
Santa Cruz	Municipality	55	54692	51594
Torrijos	Municipality	25	30476	28535

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 10-14, with 26,120 individuals, followed closely by those aged 15-19 years (25,057) and 5-9 years (24,763). In contrast, the smallest population is found in the 80 years and above, with only 3,368 individuals.

age	population_2020
Below 5	23491
5-9	24763
10-14	26120
15-19	25057
20-24	19067
25-29	14994
30-34	14200
35-39	13461
40-44	13695
45-49	12457
50-54	12199
55-59	10342
60-64	9602
65-69	7432
70-74	5463
75-79	3496
80+	3368

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.41% males and 49.59% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

From 2018 to 2023, the agricultural sector in the area showed varied performance across crops, livestock, poultry, and fisheries. Crop production fluctuated, starting at 1,017 in 2018, dipping to 811 in 2019, and reaching 998 in 2023. Livestock production generally increased, peaking at 1,399 in 2021 before declining to 962 in 2023. Poultry production saw steady growth, rising from 81 in 2018 to 177 in 2023. Fisheries production also varied, with a high of 702 in 2021 but decreased to 457 by 2023. Overall, livestock and poultry showed the most consistent growth trends, while crop and fisheries production experienced fluctuations.

title	2022	2023
Crops	1047	998
Livestock	1114	962
Poultry	163	177
Fisheries	522	457

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