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]

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

  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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