Socorro, Oriental Mindoro

Socorro, officially the Municipality of Socorro (Tagalog: Bayan ng Socorro), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 39,099 people.[3]

Socorro
Municipality
Municipality of Socorro
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Map of Oriental Mindoro with Socorro highlighted
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Socorro
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°03′30″N 121°24′42″E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceOriental Mindoro
District1st district
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMa. Fe 'Bubut' V. Brondial
 • Vice MayorRoy A. De Claro
 • CongressmanPaulino Salvador C. Leachon
 • Electorate23,039 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total151.38 km2 (58.45 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total39,099
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
 • Households
9,054
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence17.21% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)105,333,042.82 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5207
PSGC
175214000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesBuhid
Tadyawan
Tawbuid language
Tagalog
Websitewww.socorromindoro.gov.ph

Socorro is located at the junction of the Pola Road and is 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Calapan.

In the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, many roads were paved, the market rebuilt, and employment rose. Agriculture still provides the main industry with rice, fruits, and coconut products dominating. Citrus products like calamansi, dalandan and pomelo are also abundant here together with rambutan and lanzones. Fresh fish from Lake Naujan at the northern end of the municipality and Balut are also important products. There is a large Mangyan population in the more remote parts of the municipality, and programs of assistance for these people have been implemented.

Barangays

Socorro is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.

Barangay Population (2016)
Bagsok 1,623
Batong Dalig 870
Bayuin 2,405
Calocmoy 1,749
Catiningan 2,139
Villareal (Daan) 890
Fortuna 2,918
Happy Valley 1,165
Calubayan 1,179
Leuteboro I 1,854
Leuteboro II 2,025
Mabuhay I 1,045
Mabuhay II 1,757
Malugay 725
Matungao 2,719
Monteverde 927
Pasi I 808
Pasi II 827
Zone I (Poblacion) 1,081
Zone II (Poblacion) 624
Zone III (Poblacion) 969
Zone IV (Poblacion) 2,633
Santo Domingo (Lapog) 1,864
Subaan 2,374
Bugtong Na Tuog 1,221
Ma. Concepcion 708
Total 39,099

Climate
Climate data for Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 115
(4.5)		 66
(2.6)		 55
(2.2)		 39
(1.5)		 164
(6.5)		 282
(11.1)		 326
(12.8)		 317
(12.5)		 318
(12.5)		 192
(7.6)		 119
(4.7)		 173
(6.8)		 2,166
(85.3)
Average rainy days 13.6 9.4 10.4 10.5 21.1 26.0 29.0 27.6 27.5 23.1 16.7 16.1 231
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Demographics
Population census of Socorro
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 15,456—    
1975 20,868+6.21%
1980 24,332+3.12%
1990 29,806+2.05%
1995 34,182+2.60%
2000 37,176+1.82%
2007 38,052+0.32%
2010 38,348+0.28%
2015 39,099+0.37%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

Local government
  • Mayor: Ma. Fe "Bubut" V. Brondial
  • Vice Mayor: Roy A. De Claro

Schools
  • Leuteboro National High School
  • Socorro Central School
  • Mina de Oro Catholic High School (MDOCHS)
  • Grace Mission College
  • IATEC Computer College
  • Bayuin National High School
  • Fortuna National High School
  • ACTS
  • Fortuna Elementary School
  • Catiningan Elementary School
  • Batong Dalig Elementary School

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Oriental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Socorro: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Oriental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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