Calapan, Component city in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Calapan extends across coastal and inland areas, with Bulusan Hill rising to 87 meters above sea level in the central district.
The settlement transformed from a small logging village into the provincial capital of Oriental Mindoro in 1837, gaining city status in 1998.
The name derives from 'Kalap,' reflecting the traditional logging activities that characterized the early settlement before its urban development.
The city operates the largest seaport on Mindoro Island, providing regular ferry connections to Batangas City through the Strong Republic Nautical Highway.
The city functions as the regional center of Mimaropa, housing government offices while maintaining extensive agricultural production in surrounding areas.
Location: Oriental Mindoro
Inception: January 2, 1917
Elevation above the sea: 87 m
Website: http://www.cityofcalapan.gov.ph/
Shares border with: Baco
Website: http://cityofcalapan.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 13.41400,121.18000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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