Dumaran
Dumaran | |
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 Map of Palawan with Dumaran highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| Congr. district | 1st district |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Medwin C. Pablico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 435.00 km2 (167.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 21,397 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| 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.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 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] | ||
The dominant language is Cuyonon, while Bisaya and Tagalog are spoken as secondary languages.
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.
- ^ a b "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "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
 Province of Palawan | |
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Puerto Princesa (capital and largest city) | |
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| Highly urbanized city |
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