Victoria, officially the Municipality of Victoria, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,175 people. The Municipality of Victoria is known as "Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro" and celebrates its annual Kapakyanan Festival every October 15 as graces and thanks giving for the bountiful blessings that every Victoreños received from God. It is 36 km from Calapan.

History

Victoria was once part of the municipality of Naujan until its creation on October 15, 1953, and was originally known as Barbocolon or “a big river”. The municipality was named after Victoria Quirino, daughter of President Elpidio Quirino.

Geography

Barangays

Victoria is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Currently, there are 6 barangays which classified as urban (highlighted in bold).

Climate

Demographics

Out of the 32 barangays of Victoria, eight are perceived to be Ilokano dominated communities. In fact, several Punong Barangays (Barangay Captains) and kagawads are Ilokanos. One barangay is even a namesake of the place where they came from: Urdaneta.

Economy

Education

Colleges: High Schools: Elementary Schools:

Notable personalities