Sofronio Española, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 5324 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 473.91 km2 (182.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,416 |
| Density (2020) | 79 / km2 (204 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 58' North, 117° 59' East (8.9605, 117.9912) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.2 feet) |
Sofronio Española is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 473.91 square kilometers or 182.98 square miles which constitutes 3.23% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,416. This represented 3.98% of the total population of Palawan province, or 1.16% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 79 inhabitants per square kilometer or 204 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sofronio Española has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo-abo | 8.12% | 3,037 | 2,596 | 16.99% | 3.36% |
| Iraray | 8.52% | 3,186 | 2,925 | 8.92% | 1.82% |
| Isumbo | 6.57% | 2,457 | 2,127 | 15.51% | 3.08% |
| Labog | 11.21% | 4,194 | 3,534 | 18.68% | 3.67% |
| Panitian | 16.54% | 6,187 | 5,274 | 17.31% | 3.42% |
| Pulot Center | 19.13% | 7,159 | 5,789 | 23.67% | 4.57% |
| Pulot Interior | 8.33% | 3,116 | 3,060 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Pulot Shore | 13.26% | 4,960 | 4,523 | 9.66% | 1.96% |
| Punang | 8.34% | 3,120 | 3,048 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Sofronio Española Total | 37,416 | 32,876 | 13.81% | 2.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sofronio Española for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱141,225,694.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,201,396.34 | – |
| 2010 | 75,911,986.33 | 5.14% |
| 2011 | 85,373,506.98 | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 81,128,167.49 | -4.97% |
| 2013 | 87,136,193.49 | 7.41% |
| 2014 | 110,749,583.55 | 27.10% |
| 2015 | 120,072,065.67 | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 141,225,694.07 | 17.62% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sofronio Española in the 2015 Census was 32,837 broken down into 7,687 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 22,915 | 4,749 | 4.83 | |
| 26,789 | 5,479 | 4.89 | |
| 28,695 | 6,436 | 4.46 | |
| 29,994 | 6,599 | 4.55 | |
| 32,837 | 7,687 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sofronio Española is 10 to 14, with 4,132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 240 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 714 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,311 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,085 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,132 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,529 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,665 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,325 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,192 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,011 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,732 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,497 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,245 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,070 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 827 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 582 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 406 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 313 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 240 | 0.73% |
| Total | 32,876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sofronio Española grew from 22,986 in 1995 to 37,416 in 2020, an increase of 14,430 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 4,540 people, from the previous population of 32,876 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 22,986 | – | |
| 26,801 | 3.35% | |
| 28,698 | 0.95% | |
| 29,997 | 1.62% | |
| 32,876 | 1.76% | |
| 37,416 | 2.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sofronio Española for the year 2019 was 21,273, broken down into 10,933 males and 10,340 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sofronio Española is situated at approximately 8° 58' North, 117° 59' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.2 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 Sofronio Española are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Zamboanga City, Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, and Bayawan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Brooke's Point, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, Rizal, Palawan, Bataraza, Palawan, Narra, Palawan, and Aborlan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 702.49 kilometers (436.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Brooke's Point, Palawan, 26.99 kilometers (16.77 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Quezon, Palawan, 30.20 kilometers (18.76 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Rizal, Palawan, 38.63 kilometers (24.00 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Bataraza, Palawan, 51.42 kilometers (31.95 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Narra, Palawan, 56.48 kilometers (35.10 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Aborlan, Palawan, 80.49 kilometers (50.01 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 118.85 kilometers (73.85 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 492.35 kilometers (305.93 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Zamboanga City, 504.44 kilometers (313.45 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 504.77 kilometers (313.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 524.02 kilometers (325.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 530.79 kilometers (329.82 miles) to the East (N85°E)
Distance from Manila: 702.49 kilometers (436.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°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.