Aborlan
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | June 28, 1949 |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Jamie M. Ortega |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 807.33 km2 (311.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 32,209 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5302 |
| Dialing code | 48 |
Aborlan is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. It lies in a vast plain between the Sulu Sea and the mountains. It is located 69 kilometres (43 mi) south of Puerto Princesa City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,209 people.[3]
Aborlan was made into a regular municipality on June 28, 1949, by virtue of Executive Order No. 232.[4] In 1951, it lost the barrios of Berong and Alfonso XII when these were transferred to the then newly created town of Quezon.[5]
It is the only town in the province with an agricultural college, now called the Western Philippines University. It was originally founded in 1910.[4]
Barangays
Aborlan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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Demographics
| Population census of Aborlan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 18,751 | — |
| 1995 | 21,650 | +2.73% |
| 2000 | 25,540 | +3.61% |
| 2007 | 27,953 | +1.25% |
| 2010 | 32,209 | +5.29% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][6] | ||
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Aborlan Palawan Photo Gallery
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