Marinduque
Marinduque is an island province in the Philippines, part of the Mimaropa region (Region IV-B) of Luzon. It comprises the main island of Marinduque and several smaller islets, with the provincial capital at Boac.
Marinduque covers about 959 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 235,000 people. The terrain is
Historically, Marinduque was inhabited by Tagalog-speaking communities prior to Spanish colonization. During the colonial era, it
Economically, Marinduque relies on agriculture and fishing, with coconuts and palay among its principal products. Tourism
The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, and the local language variety, Marinduqueño, is a dialect of
Administratively, the province is divided into six municipalities: Boac (the capital), Mogpog, Gasan, Santa Cruz, Torrijos,