Mimaropa, Philippines · Asia
Calapan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sapol.
Calapan is a town located in Mimaropa, Philippines. With a population of 66,008, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Calapan sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calapan to your route.
Calapan, officially the City of Calapan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Calapan), is a component city and the capital of the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 148,558 people, making it the most populous settlement in the entire island of Mindoro.
It is the regionalRead more
center of the MIMAROPA region, as well as its second biggest city (after Puerto Princesa).
Calapan is the regional and administrative center of the MIMAROPA region and the second-largest city in the region, after Puerto Princesa in Palawan. It is the only city on the island of Mindoro and one of only two cities in MIMAROPA.
The city also serves as the primary center of commerce, industry, transportation, communication, religious activities, and education in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The city serves as a primary gateway to the province of Oriental Mindoro, facilitated by the implementation of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) during the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo that connects Luzon to the southern Philippines.
The Port of Calapan is the largest and busiest seaport on Mindoro Island and is located approximately 45 minutes to 3 hours by ferry or roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels from the Batangas City International Port.
The Port of Calapan is home to the Largest Passenger Port terminal in the country and is the busiest passenger port in the region, with annual passenger traffic reaching millions.
Since the late 1990s, Calapan City has experienced significant urbanization and development. The city hosts multiple commercial establishments, higher education institutions, business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, and regional and national government offices, reflecting its function as the regional administrative center of MIMAROPA. With a relatively low poverty incidence and growing economic activity, a number of national and international companies have established or expanded operations in the city.
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Calapan is located in Mimaropa, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 13.4117 latitude, 121.1803 longitude.
Calapan has a population of approximately 66,008 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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