Paluan, Occidental Mindoro
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro | |
| Founded | January 5, 1901 | |
| Barangays | 12 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Carl Michael Mopera Pangilinan | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 564.50 km2 (217.95 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015)[3] | ||
| • Total | 16,025 | |
| • Density | 28/km2 (74/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| Income class | 3rd class municipality | |
Paluan is a third class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,025 people.[3]
Geography
The town is located at the north-western tip of Mindoro Island. It lies along the north-east shore of Paluan Bay, approximately 7 miles southeast of Cape Calavite, a major sea-lane for inter-island and ocean-going vessels. The town is surrounded by rolling and steep mountain ranges, of which Mount Calavite with an altitude of 1,491 metres (4,892 ft)[4] is the highest peak. At Mount Calavite point, the best panoramic view of Occidental Mindoro and nearby islands could be seen.
Paluan is a predominantly rural municipality, characterized by natural vegetation and an economy based mostly on agriculture. Its dominant land use is forest cover. Forestland occupies 31,826 hectares (78,640 acres) or 56% of total land area, planted with patches of fruit bearing trees and upland field crops. A large portion of forestland is restricted as a preservation area for wildlife and watershed, the 181.5 square kilometres (70.1 sq mi) Mount Calavite Wildlife Sanctuary. This area, which also includes Mount Calavite, is a habitat of various flora and fauna, such as the rare Mindoro tamaraw and the critically endangered Mindoro bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae).[5] Paluan has a 18,016.19 hectares (44,519.0 acres) of land classified as National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) area.
Agricultural lands cover 13,842 hectares (34,200 acres) or 24% of the total land area. About 17% is devoted to rice production while 4% is planted with upland crops such as vegetables and root crops, yet 80% or 10,897 hectares (26,930 acres) of agricultural land remains uncultivated. Open grasslands cover 18% or 10,428 hectares (25,770 acres) utilized for pasture.
Barangays
Paluan is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Alipaoy
- Harrison
- Lumangbayan
- Mananao
- Marikit
- Mapalad Pob. (Bgy. 1)
- Handang Tumulong Pob. (Bgy. 2)
- Silahis Ng Pag-Asa Pob. (Bgy. 3)
- Pag-Asa Ng Bayan Pob. (Bgy. 4)
- Bagong Silang Pob. (Bgy. 5)
- San Jose Pob. (Bgy. 6)
- Tubili
History
Paluan became a municipality on January 5, 1901, but its history dates back to the early 17th century when the village was known as the Religious District of Calavite.
Demographics
| Population census of Paluan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 7,549 | — |
| 1995 | 11,234 | +7.73% |
| 2000 | 12,023 | +1.47% |
| 2007 | 13,718 | +1.84% |
| 2010 | 15,223 | +3.86% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3] | ||
References
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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