Oriental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. Its capital is Calapan City and occupies the eastern half of the island of Mindoro; Occidental Mindoro is at the western half. On the east of the province lies the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon. To the north is Batangas across the Verde Island Passage . The Semirara Islands of Antique are to the south.
Oriental Mindoro is famous among tourists for Puerto Galera. This municipality, only a few hours from Manila, boasts of splendid white beach resorts and diving spots. For the adventurous, Mt. Halcon , on the western border of the province provides one of the most challenging mountain climbing experiences in the Philippines.
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Oriental Mindoro is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 1 city.
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Municipalities
- Baco
- Bansud
- Bongabong
- Bulalacao (San Pedro)
- Gloria
- Mansalay
- Naujan
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