Dumaran
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| Dumaran | ||
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| 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.
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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] | ||
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
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Taytay | Araceli | |
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| Roxas | Sulu Sea |
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