Araceli, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 5311 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dumaran |
| Area (2013) | 204.30 km2 (78.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,434 |
| Density (2020) | 71 / km2 (183 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 33' North, 119° 59' East (10.5535, 119.9891) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Araceli is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 204.30 square kilometers or 78.88 square miles which constitutes 1.39% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,434. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 71 inhabitants per square kilometer or 183 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Araceli has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogo | 5.18% | 747 | 805 | -7.20% | -1.56% |
| Dagman | 5.48% | 791 | 868 | -8.87% | -1.94% |
| Dalayawon | 3.43% | 495 | 474 | 4.43% | 0.92% |
| Lumacad | 4.50% | 650 | 622 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
| Madoldolon | 7.34% | 1,060 | 958 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Mauringuen | 6.37% | 919 | 1,057 | -13.06% | -2.90% |
| Osmeña | 6.48% | 936 | 993 | -5.74% | -1.24% |
| Poblacion | 22.15% | 3,197 | 3,217 | -0.62% | -0.13% |
| San Jose de Oro | 4.21% | 607 | 744 | -18.41% | -4.19% |
| Santo Niño | 3.39% | 490 | 592 | -17.23% | -3.90% |
| Taloto | 3.72% | 537 | 559 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Tinintinan | 11.64% | 1,680 | 1,591 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
| Tudela | 16.11% | 2,325 | 2,429 | -4.28% | -0.92% |
| Araceli Total | 14,434 | 14,909 | -3.19% | -0.68% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Araceli for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,727,011.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,237,171.85 | – |
| 2010 | 42,201,284.50 | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 46,285,607.77 | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 45,708,100.16 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 51,003,104.35 | 11.58% |
| 2014 | 57,547,213.89 | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 64,962,507.65 | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 71,727,011.37 | 10.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Araceli in the 2015 Census was 14,895 broken down into 3,294 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,708 | 1,581 | 5.51 | |
| 10,556 | 1,869 | 5.65 | |
| 10,870 | 2,050 | 5.30 | |
| 13,232 | 2,863 | 4.62 | |
| 14,113 | 3,005 | 4.70 | |
| 14,895 | 3,294 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Araceli is 5 to 9, with 1,849 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 98 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 319 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,500 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,849 | 12.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,817 | 12.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,614 | 10.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,383 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,103 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 984 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 885 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 801 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 626 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 590 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 437 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 322 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 281 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 188 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 112 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 98 | 0.66% |
| Total | 14,909 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Araceli grew from 2,146 in 1903 to 14,434 in 2020, an increase of 12,288 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 475 people, from the previous population of 14,909 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,146 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,955 | – | |
| 4,444 | -1.06% | |
| 5,552 | 4.57% | |
| 6,030 | 1.66% | |
| 8,708 | 3.74% | |
| 10,556 | 3.67% | |
| 10,894 | 0.68% | |
| 13,233 | 2.72% | |
| 14,113 | 2.37% | |
| 14,909 | 1.05% | |
| 14,434 | -0.68% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Araceli for the year 2019 was 9,125, broken down into 4,698 males and 4,427 females.
Location
The municipal center of Araceli is situated at approximately 10° 33' North, 119° 59' East, in the island of Dumaran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Araceli are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, and Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Dumaran, Palawan, Taytay, Palawan, Roxas, Palawan, San Vicente, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, and Linapacan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 459.34 kilometers (285.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dumaran, Palawan, 24.38 kilometers (15.15 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Taytay, Palawan, 59.66 kilometers (37.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Roxas, Palawan, 75.41 kilometers (46.86 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- San Vicente, Palawan, 80.29 kilometers (49.89 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- El Nido, Palawan, 95.16 kilometers (59.13 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 104.53 kilometers (64.95 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 163.84 kilometers (101.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 279.28 kilometers (173.54 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Iloilo City, 282.78 kilometers (175.71 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 296.45 kilometers (184.21 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 311.68 kilometers (193.67 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 315.94 kilometers (196.32 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Distance from Manila: 459.34 kilometers (285.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.