Mansalay

Mansalay is a second class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,705 people.This town is notable for its indigenous Mangyan population. The municipal hall is located on the upper land of Mansalay Town proper, in front of a Medical Care Hospital. Nearby is the church and the only Catholic School, Mansalay Catholic High School. Sta. Catalina is the town's patron saint. It is from Calapan.BarangaysMansalay is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. B. Del Mundo Balugo Bonbon Budburan Cabalwa Don Pedro Maliwanag Manaul Panaytayan Poblacion Roma Sta. Brigida Santa Maria Villa Celestial Wasig Santa Teresita WayganHistoryIn 1957, the sitios of Sta. Brigida, Sta. Maria, Roma, Budburan, and Mahabangsapa were constituted into barrios.EconomyIts people relies heavily on fishing and farming to survive and earn a living. Because of meager income opportunities, Mansalay has produced a large number of overseas Filipino workers who send remittance back.