Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Area (2013) | 689.10 km2 (266.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 65,855 |
| Density (2020) | 96 / km2 (248 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 60' North, 120° 12' East (11.9988, 120.2060) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.8 feet) |
Coron is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 689.10 square kilometers or 266.06 square miles which constitutes 4.70% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 65,855. This represented 7.01% of the total population of Palawan province, or 2.04% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 96 inhabitants per square kilometer or 248 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Coron has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banuang Daan | 1.72% | 1,131 | 907 | 24.70% | 4.76% |
| Barangay I | 8.70% | 5,730 | 5,112 | 12.09% | 2.43% |
| Barangay II | 1.73% | 1,136 | 1,000 | 13.60% | 2.72% |
| Barangay III | 0.52% | 342 | 775 | -55.87% | -15.82% |
| Barangay IV | 1.14% | 748 | 737 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Barangay V | 6.49% | 4,275 | 3,903 | 9.53% | 1.93% |
| Barangay VI | 6.79% | 4,473 | 2,305 | 94.06% | 14.98% |
| Bintuan | 5.50% | 3,622 | 2,797 | 29.50% | 5.59% |
| Borac | 4.25% | 2,799 | 2,491 | 12.36% | 2.48% |
| Buenavista | 1.95% | 1,281 | 989 | 29.52% | 5.60% |
| Bulalacao | 5.44% | 3,580 | 3,488 | 2.64% | 0.55% |
| Cabugao | 4.07% | 2,680 | 2,142 | 25.12% | 4.83% |
| Decabobo | 1.79% | 1,181 | 1,161 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Decalachao | 5.67% | 3,733 | 2,027 | 84.16% | 13.72% |
| Guadalupe | 9.76% | 6,429 | 3,730 | 72.36% | 12.14% |
| Lajala | 2.82% | 1,857 | 1,467 | 26.58% | 5.09% |
| Malawig | 1.77% | 1,168 | 787 | 48.41% | 8.67% |
| Marcilla | 2.55% | 1,680 | 1,479 | 13.59% | 2.72% |
| San Jose | 2.46% | 1,618 | 1,367 | 18.36% | 3.61% |
| San Nicolas | 4.89% | 3,222 | 1,982 | 62.56% | 10.77% |
| Tagumpay | 12.50% | 8,230 | 6,966 | 18.15% | 3.57% |
| Tara | 2.82% | 1,854 | 1,629 | 13.81% | 2.76% |
| Turda | 4.69% | 3,086 | 2,562 | 20.45% | 3.99% |
| Coron Total | 65,855 | 51,803 | 27.13% | 5.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Coron for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱201,320,832.58.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 105,017,894.19 | – |
| 2010 | 113,046,708.05 | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 119,159,231.87 | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 122,349,769.71 | 2.68% |
| 2013 | 138,117,495.96 | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 159,947,181.30 | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 179,439,042.20 | 12.19% |
| 2016 | 201,320,832.58 | 12.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Coron in the 2015 Census was 51,246 broken down into 11,512 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,077 | 6,221 | 5.32 | |
| 26,889 | 5,110 | 5.26 | |
| 32,243 | 6,264 | 5.15 | |
| 39,588 | 8,160 | 4.85 | |
| 42,678 | 9,407 | 4.54 | |
| 51,246 | 11,512 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Coron is 5 to 9, with 6,099 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 222 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,269 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,443 | 10.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,099 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,967 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,666 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,286 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,433 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,706 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,149 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,714 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,272 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,855 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,440 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 962 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 635 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 409 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 276 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 222 | 0.43% |
| Total | 51,803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Coron grew from 5,134 in 1903 to 65,855 in 2020, an increase of 60,721 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.18%, or an increase of 14,052 people, from the previous population of 51,803 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,134 | – | |
| 12,438 | 5.75% | |
| 18,682 | 2.05% | |
| 16,445 | -1.30% | |
| 14,996 | -0.81% | |
| 17,852 | 1.72% | |
| 20,828 | 3.14% | |
| 25,129 | 3.82% | |
| 33,228 | 2.83% | |
| 27,040 | -3.79% | |
| 32,243 | 3.85% | |
| 40,007 | 3.02% | |
| 42,941 | 2.61% | |
| 51,803 | 3.64% | |
| 65,855 | 5.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Coron for the year 2019 was 32,894, broken down into 16,787 males and 16,107 females.
Location
The municipal center of Coron is situated at approximately 11° 60' North, 120° 12' East, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.8 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 Coron are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Culion, Palawan, Busuanga, Palawan, Linapacan, Palawan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 298.75 kilometers (185.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Culion, Palawan, 23.36 kilometers (14.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Busuanga, Palawan, 33.01 kilometers (20.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 67.18 kilometers (41.75 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, 96.87 kilometers (60.19 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, 101.48 kilometers (63.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro, 102.13 kilometers (63.46 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 188.17 kilometers (116.93 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 215.27 kilometers (133.76 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 238.73 kilometers (148.34 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 245.63 kilometers (152.63 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 252.41 kilometers (156.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 254.28 kilometers (158.00 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
Distance from Manila: 298.75 kilometers (185.63 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°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.