Marinduque
Marinduque is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. Its capital is Boac.
Marinduque lies between Tayabas Bay to the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is located south and west of Quezon, east of Mindoro, and north of Romblon.
The main attraction of Marinduque is the annual Moriones Festival.
Facts and Figures
Capital: Boac
Established: February 21, 1920
Population: 2000 census—217,392 (14th smallest). Density—227 per km² (36th highest).
Area: 959.3 km² (6th smallest);
Divisions: Municipalities—6. Barangays—218. Congressional districts—1.
Languages: Tagalog
Governor: Carmencita O. Reyes (2001-2004)
People and Culture
Economy
Geography
Political
Romblon is subdivided into 6 municipalities.
Municipalities
Physical
Marinduque is a heart-shaped island between Tayabas Bay in the north and Sibuyan Sea to the south. It is separated from the Bondoc Peninsula in Quezon by the Mompog Pass. Some of the smaller islands to the northeast are Maniuayan Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Mompog Island. The highest peak in Marinduque is Mt. San Antonio.