Mogpog, Philippines
Mogpog is a town of 3,192 people in Mimaropa, Philippines, founded in 1807.
Why visit Mogpog
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984).
Weather in Mogpog
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About Mogpog
Mogpog , officially the Municipality of Mogpog (Tagalog: Bayan ng Mogpog), is a municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,577 people.
From the Wikipedia article Mogpog (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks8
Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. (1891–1984)
Monument and historic site · 5.1 km
Marinduque Circumferential Road, Boac
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Ricardo M. Paras, Jr.
Monument and historic site · 5.1 km
Marinduque Circumferential Road, Boac
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
History
In 1911, a stone marker was placed by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS), now National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), at Luzon Datum or Station Balanacan, Mt. Mataas, Barangay Hinanggayon to indicate the geographical center of the Philippines. The site was commemorated by a historical marker installed on August 9, 2011.
In 1945, during the Second World War, at the liberation of the town of Mogpog, American and Filipino troops fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Marinduque.
Historically, the famous Moriones Festival is said to have originated from Mogpog. Moriones Festival was founded by a Spanish friar, Rev. Father Dionisio Santiago, the first parish priest of Mogpog. This festival is known to be one of the most colorful festivals in Marinduque and the Philippines. It is held in Mogpog and the surrounding areas of Marinduque island.
From the History section of Mogpog on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Seaside View Events Place (formerly Ocean View Events Place)
Motel and hotel · 6.5 km
Churches and places of worship11
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.1 km
Balanacan-Mogpog, Marinduque
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare9
Dr. Damian Reyes Provincial Hospital
Hospital · 5.0 km
Marinduque Circumferential Road
Map of Mogpog
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Getting there and nearby towns
Marinduque Airport (MRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 km away.
- Macalelon 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Unisan 43 km north, about 43 min by car
- Padre Burgos 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Catanauan 51 km east, about 51 min by car
- Gumaca 56 km northeast, about 56 min by car
- Lucena 57 km northwest, about 57 min by car
- Pagbilao 58 km north, about 58 min by car
- Atimonan 59 km north, about 59 min by car
- Pinamalayan 64 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Tayabas 68 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mogpog Poblacion, Mr.RightXD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boac cathedral, Marinduque, Benedict Esber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ricardo M. Paras, Jr. NHI historical marker, Photo: Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ); perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa Narvas historical marker (revised), Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa Narvas historical marker, Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa Narvas NHI historical marker, Photo: Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ); perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historical place at Boac, Santinolatorena, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo at Aklatan ng Boac NHI historical marker, Photo: Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ); perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo at Aklatan ng Boac historical marker - May 2025, Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liwasan ng Kalayaan NHI historical marker, Photo: Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ); perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liwasan ng Kalayaan historical marker, Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dill Plant, Filipinotayo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Of Balanacan, Totoyba2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adis Resort Hotel & Restaurant, Totoyba2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bird Nest Plant, Totoyba2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Blue Color Building, Totoyba2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ricardo M. Paras Jr. historical marker, Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ), CC BY-SA 4.0
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