Linapacan, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 5314 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Linapacan |
| Area (2013) | 195.44 km2 (75.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,424 |
| Density (2020) | 84 / km2 (218 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 29' North, 119° 52' East (11.4910, 119.8682) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.4 feet) |
Linapacan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 195.44 square kilometers or 75.46 square miles which constitutes 1.33% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,424. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.51% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 84 inhabitants per square kilometer or 218 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Linapacan has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangonan | 6.26% | 1,028 | 968 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Cabunlawan | 4.34% | 712 | 743 | -4.17% | -0.89% |
| Calibangbangan | 7.77% | 1,276 | 1,206 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Decabaitot | 4.51% | 741 | 573 | 29.32% | 5.56% |
| Maroyogroyog | 11.14% | 1,830 | 1,853 | -1.24% | -0.26% |
| Nangalao | 15.26% | 2,507 | 2,496 | 0.44% | 0.09% |
| New Culaylayan | 8.73% | 1,433 | 1,287 | 11.34% | 2.29% |
| Pical | 9.13% | 1,500 | 1,451 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| San Miguel | 26.35% | 4,327 | 4,103 | 5.46% | 1.13% |
| San Nicolas | 6.51% | 1,070 | 988 | 8.30% | 1.69% |
| Linapacan Total | 16,424 | 15,668 | 4.83% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Linapacan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱53,284,821.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,774,894.14 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 47,766,725.12 | – |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 50,891,926.09 | – |
| 2014 | 56,148,976.29 | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 64,899,969.69 | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 53,284,821.04 | -17.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Linapacan in the 2015 Census was 15,593 broken down into 3,370 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,829 | 1,146 | 5.09 | |
| 7,269 | 1,334 | 5.45 | |
| 9,178 | 1,721 | 5.33 | |
| 11,589 | 2,417 | 4.79 | |
| 14,081 | 2,760 | 5.10 | |
| 15,593 | 3,370 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Linapacan is 5 to 9, with 2,014 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 66 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 350 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,690 | 10.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,014 | 12.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,931 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,750 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,550 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,293 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,135 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 910 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 802 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 622 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 503 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 388 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 252 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 185 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 149 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 66 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 0.50% |
| Total | 15,668 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Linapacan grew from 2,555 in 1960 to 16,424 in 2020, an increase of 13,869 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 756 people, from the previous population of 15,668 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 2,555 | – | |
| 3,107 | 1.93% | |
| 3,671 | 3.40% | |
| 4,428 | 3.82% | |
| 5,835 | 2.80% | |
| 7,269 | 4.20% | |
| 9,198 | 5.18% | |
| 11,688 | 3.36% | |
| 14,180 | 7.29% | |
| 15,668 | 1.92% | |
| 16,424 | 1.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Linapacan for the year 2019 was 9,689, broken down into 5,171 males and 4,518 females.
Location
The municipal center of Linapacan is situated at approximately 11° 29' North, 119° 52' East, in the island of Linapacan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.4 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 Linapacan are Puerto Princesa, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Passi, Iloilo, and Iloilo City. The nearest municipalities are Culion, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Coron, Palawan, Busuanga, Palawan, Taytay, Palawan, and Araceli, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 363.48 kilometers (225.86 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Culion, Palawan, 47.35 kilometers (29.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- El Nido, Palawan, 62.37 kilometers (38.76 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- Coron, Palawan, 67.18 kilometers (41.75 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Busuanga, Palawan, 71.23 kilometers (44.26 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Taytay, Palawan, 82.97 kilometers (51.55 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Araceli, Palawan, 104.53 kilometers (64.95 miles) to the South (S7°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 229.66 kilometers (142.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 255.35 kilometers (158.67 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 281.95 kilometers (175.19 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 305.45 kilometers (189.80 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 305.73 kilometers (189.97 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Iloilo City, 307.79 kilometers (191.25 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
Distance from Manila: 363.48 kilometers (225.86 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°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.