Lubang, Occidental Mindoro
Lubang, officially the Municipality of Lubang (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lubang), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,437 people.
Lubang | |
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| Municipality of Lubang | |
Cabra Island Lighthouse | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Occidental Mindoro with Lubang highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Lubang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°51′31″N 120°07′22″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Michael L. Orayani |
| • Vice Mayor | Charles Z. Villas |
| • Representative | Leody “Odie” F. Tarriela |
| • Electorate | 13,799 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.10 km2 (43.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 17,437 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,680 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.49 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 125 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 353.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 140.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 60.99 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lubang Electric Cooperative (LUBELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5109 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
The municipality encompasses the north-western half of Lubang Island, as well as Cabra Island. The municipality of Lubang is part of the Lubang Island Group, which constitutes seven islands that are geographically distinct from any landmasses, making the island group biologically unique - and endangered at the same time. The islands are under consideration to be set as a UNESCO tentative site due to its geographic importance, biological diversity, and intact rainforests.
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