San Jose

San Jose is a coastal municipality in Occidental Mindoro situated along the western shore of Mindoro Island near the South China Sea. The area extends along the coastline and includes several villages with different economic and residential zones.

The municipality was officially established on May 1, 1910, marking the beginning of structured local governance in this region of Occidental Mindoro. This founding laid the groundwork for the settlement to develop into an important local center.

The Pagibang Damara Festival brings residents together with street performances, competitions, and community celebrations that display local traditions. This event shapes social life and connects the community through shared festive moments.

The best access is via the coastal road that connects the town center with the various villages. Most services and markets cluster in the downtown area, so it makes sense to explore from there.

The town functions as an important trading hub connecting agricultural producers from the region with markets across the island archipelago. This role makes it a busy arrival point for goods and commercial networks.

Location: Occidental Mindoro

Inception: May 1, 1910

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Reference: 1705110000

Shares border with: Rizal, Magsaysay, Bulalacao

Website: http://sanjoseoccidentalmindoro.com

GPS coordinates: 12.35275,121.06761

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:17