Rizal, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 5323 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 1,256.47 km2 (485.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 56,162 |
| Density (2020) | 45 / km2 (116 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 2' North, 117° 38' East (9.0302, 117.6413) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.4 feet) |
Rizal, formerly known as Marcos, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 1,256.47 square kilometers or 485.13 square miles which constitutes 8.58% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 56,162. This represented 5.98% of the total population of Palawan province, or 1.74% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 45 inhabitants per square kilometer or 116 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Rizal has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunog | 5.56% | 3,124 | 2,868 | 8.93% | 1.82% |
| Campong Ulay | 4.83% | 2,711 | 2,057 | 31.79% | 5.98% |
| Candawaga | 11.27% | 6,330 | 5,771 | 9.69% | 1.97% |
| Canipaan | 5.29% | 2,969 | 2,374 | 25.06% | 4.82% |
| Culasian | 5.45% | 3,059 | 2,620 | 16.76% | 3.31% |
| Iraan | 12.88% | 7,232 | 6,780 | 6.67% | 1.37% |
| Latud | 4.65% | 2,610 | 2,156 | 21.06% | 4.10% |
| Panalingaan | 8.42% | 4,728 | 4,556 | 3.78% | 0.78% |
| Punta Baja | 21.70% | 12,185 | 10,594 | 15.02% | 2.99% |
| Ransang | 9.51% | 5,339 | 4,983 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Taburi | 10.46% | 5,875 | 5,337 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Rizal Total | 56,162 | 50,096 | 12.11% | 2.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Rizal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱239,797,081.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 134,561,491.49 | – |
| 2010 | 138,534,747.92 | 2.95% |
| 2011 | 151,675,867.11 | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 144,706,488.93 | -4.59% |
| 2013 | 167,230,669.19 | 15.57% |
| 2014 | 189,915,861.79 | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 216,118,040.38 | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 239,797,081.51 | 10.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Rizal in the 2015 Census was 50,040 broken down into 12,826 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,729 | 3,587 | 4.66 | |
| 21,746 | 4,673 | 4.65 | |
| 31,697 | 6,916 | 4.58 | |
| 35,454 | 8,025 | 4.42 | |
| 42,758 | 10,225 | 4.18 | |
| 50,040 | 12,826 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rizal is 5 to 9, with 6,821 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 266 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,244 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,633 | 11.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,821 | 13.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,041 | 12.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,010 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,447 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,913 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,409 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,935 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,519 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,080 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,843 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,406 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,045 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 705 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 490 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 289 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 266 | 0.53% |
| Total | 50,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rizal grew from 16,819 in 1990 to 56,162 in 2020, an increase of 39,343 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.44%, or an increase of 6,066 people, from the previous population of 50,096 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 16,819 | – | |
| 21,876 | 5.05% | |
| 31,745 | 8.31% | |
| 35,487 | 1.55% | |
| 42,759 | 7.02% | |
| 50,096 | 3.06% | |
| 56,162 | 2.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Rizal for the year 2019 was 26,692, broken down into 14,197 males and 12,495 females.
Location
The municipal center of Rizal is situated at approximately 9° 2' North, 117° 38' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.4 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 Rizal are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Lamitan, Basilan, and Bayawan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Brooke's Point, Palawan, Bataraza, Palawan, Sofronio Española, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, Narra, Palawan, and Aborlan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 715.22 kilometers (444.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Brooke's Point, Palawan, 34.28 kilometers (21.30 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Bataraza, Palawan, 38.54 kilometers (23.95 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Sofronio Española, Palawan, 38.63 kilometers (24.00 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Quezon, Palawan, 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Narra, Palawan, 87.67 kilometers (54.48 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Aborlan, Palawan, 109.29 kilometers (67.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 144.08 kilometers (89.53 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 528.80 kilometers (328.58 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 541.27 kilometers (336.33 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Zamboanga City, 541.50 kilometers (336.48 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 560.63 kilometers (348.36 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 568.24 kilometers (353.09 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Distance from Manila: 715.22 kilometers (444.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°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.