Torrijos, Marinduque
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Marinduque | |
| District | Lone district of Marinduque | |
| Founded | 1880 | |
| Barangays | 25 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gil R. Briones (Lakas–CMD) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Roberto F. Macdon (Liberal) | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • Total | 178.92 km2 (69.08 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[2] | ||
| • Total | 29,366 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4903 | |
| Dialing code | 42 | |
| Income class | 3rd class municipality | |
| Website | torrijosmarinduque.gov.ph | |
Torrijos is a third class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,366 people.[2]
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Barangays
Torrijos is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[1]
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History
On September 13, 1900, during the Philippine-American War an engagement in Torrijos pitted the forces of Philippine Revolutionary Army Colonel Maximo Abad against the Americans led by Captain Devereux Shields. Abad's men defeated the American force, it was one of the worst defeats suffered by the Americans during the war. This was known as the Battle of Pulang Lupa which took place in Torrijos. A monument now stands on the mountain where the battle took place, known as Pulang Lupa or "Red Mountain" due to the red soil.
In 1942, the Japanese occupied the town of Torrijos, Marinduque.
In 1945, in the Battle of Marinduque, American and Filipino troops fought in and around the town of Torrijos and Marinduque against the Japanese soldiers during World War II.
Demographics
| Population census of Torrijos | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 25,496 | — |
| 1995 | 25,807 | +0.23% |
| 2000 | 28,000 | +1.76% |
| 2007 | 29,360 | +0.66% |
| 2010 | 29,366 | +0.01% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2][3] | ||
Educational institutions
Tertiary
- Marinduque State College
- Torrijos Poblacion School of Arts and Trades (TPSAT)
Secondary
- Bonliw National High School
- Malibago National High School
- Maranlig National High School
- Matuyatuya National High School
- Poctoy National High School
- Sibuyao National High School
- Tigwi National High School
- Our Mother of Perpetual Succor Academy
Primary
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References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code*
- Official Website of Municipality of Torrijos*
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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