Dumaran

For the island, see Dumaran Island.
Dumaran
Municipality

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Map of Palawan with Dumaran highlighted
Dumaran

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°32′N 119°46′E / 10.533°N 119.767°E / 10.533; 119.767Coordinates: 10°32′N 119°46′E / 10.533°N 119.767°E / 10.533; 119.767
Country Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Palawan
Congr. district 1st district
Barangays 16
Government[1]
 • Mayor Medwin C. Pablico
Area[2]
 • Total 435.00 km2 (167.95 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 21,397
 • Density 49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5310
Dialing code 48

Dumaran is a third class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 21,397 people.[3] The municipality covers the southern part of the namesake Dumaran Island (where the poblacion is located), as well as a portion on Palawan Island. It is bounded on the north-east by Municipality of Araceli, on the south by Sulu Sea, on the south-west by Roxas, and on the north-west by the municipality of Taytay.

Barangays

Dumaran is politically subdivided into 16 barangays,[2] 9 barangays on the mainland of Palawan, and 7 barangays on Dumaran Island.

  • Bacao (island)
  • Bohol (island)
  • Calasag (island)
  • Capayas (mainland)
  • Catep (island)
  • Culasian (mainland)
  • Danleg (mainland)
  • Dumaran (Poblacion, island)
  • Itangil (mainland)
  • Ilian (mainland)
  • Magsaysay (mainland)
  • San Juan (island)
  • Santa Teresita (mainland)
  • Santo Tomas (island)
  • Tanatanaon (mainland)
  • Santa Maria (mainland)

Demographics

Population census of Dumaran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 12,624—    
1995 13,980+1.93%
2000 16,616+3.77%
2007 18,737+1.67%
2010 21,397+4.95%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Languages: Cuyonon (majority), Bisaya, Tagalog

Culture

In relation to its foundation day June 14, Dumaran celebrates Kalabukay Festival annually from June 14–18.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Province of Palawan". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 18 July 2013.

External links

 Taytay
Araceli
  Dumaran  
Roxas
Sulu Sea
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