Dumaran
| Dumaran | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Palawan with Dumaran highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Dumaran Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 10°32′N 119°46′E / 10.533°N 119.767°ECoordinates: 10°32′N 119°46′E / 10.533°N 119.767°E | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- 1 2 "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- 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.
- ↑ "Province of Palawan". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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