Aborlan, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 5302 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea, South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 807.33 km2 (311.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,736 |
| Density (2020) | 48 / km2 (124 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 26' North, 118° 33' East (9.4371, 118.5484) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (39.9 feet) |
Aborlan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 807.33 square kilometers or 311.71 square miles which constitutes 5.51% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,736. This represented 4.12% of the total population of Palawan province, or 1.20% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 48 inhabitants per square kilometer or 124 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aborlan has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apo-Aporawan | 2.64% | 1,023 | 961 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Apoc-apoc | 3.30% | 1,277 | 1,257 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Aporawan | 11.11% | 4,303 | 3,403 | 26.45% | 5.06% |
| Barake | 2.56% | 992 | 888 | 11.71% | 2.36% |
| Cabigaan | 6.12% | 2,371 | 1,951 | 21.53% | 4.19% |
| Culandanum | 3.90% | 1,511 | 1,296 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Gogognan | 1.69% | 656 | 586 | 11.95% | 2.40% |
| Iraan | 5.59% | 2,164 | 1,852 | 16.85% | 3.33% |
| Isaub | 6.58% | 2,548 | 2,466 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Jose Rizal | 3.92% | 1,519 | 1,371 | 10.80% | 2.18% |
| Mabini | 3.01% | 1,167 | 1,038 | 12.43% | 2.50% |
| Magbabadil | 3.48% | 1,349 | 1,237 | 9.05% | 1.84% |
| Plaridel | 9.54% | 3,694 | 3,297 | 12.04% | 2.42% |
| Poblacion | 6.52% | 2,526 | 2,462 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Ramon Magsaysay | 7.83% | 3,033 | 2,714 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Sagpangan | 4.94% | 1,913 | 1,608 | 18.97% | 3.72% |
| San Juan | 9.35% | 3,623 | 3,793 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Tagpait | 3.01% | 1,165 | 1,003 | 16.15% | 3.20% |
| Tigman | 4.91% | 1,902 | 1,908 | -0.31% | -0.07% |
| Aborlan Total | 38,736 | 35,091 | 10.39% | 2.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aborlan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱173,339,006.79.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95,795,717.20 | – |
| 2010 | 101,411,665.60 | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 109,688,911.72 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 107,960,507.88 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 123,074,279.74 | 14.00% |
| 2014 | 140,080,260.05 | 13.82% |
| 2015 | 157,929,984.97 | 12.74% |
| 2016 | 173,339,006.79 | 9.76% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aborlan in the 2015 Census was 35,004 broken down into 8,294 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,697 | 3,565 | 5.24 | |
| 21,621 | 4,309 | 5.02 | |
| 25,488 | 5,236 | 4.87 | |
| 27,901 | 6,317 | 4.42 | |
| 32,143 | 7,048 | 4.56 | |
| 35,004 | 8,294 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aborlan is 5 to 9, with 4,227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 242 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 748 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,265 | 9.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,227 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,122 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,133 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,080 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,337 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,278 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,237 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,910 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,633 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,451 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,235 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 842 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 631 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 440 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 280 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 242 | 0.69% |
| Total | 35,091 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aborlan grew from 2,734 in 1918 to 38,736 in 2020, an increase of 36,002 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.10%, or an increase of 3,645 people, from the previous population of 35,091 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,734 | – | |
| 5,780 | 3.81% | |
| 6,351 | 0.97% | |
| 17,530 | 9.34% | |
| 8,880 | -6.44% | |
| 10,452 | 3.32% | |
| 11,799 | 2.45% | |
| 18,751 | 4.74% | |
| 21,650 | 2.73% | |
| 25,540 | 3.61% | |
| 27,953 | 1.25% | |
| 32,209 | 5.29% | |
| 35,091 | 1.64% | |
| 38,736 | 2.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aborlan for the year 2019 was 24,835, broken down into 12,592 males and 12,243 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aborlan is situated at approximately 9° 26' North, 118° 33' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 39.9 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 Aborlan are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Zamboanga City. The nearest municipalities are Narra, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, Sofronio Española, Palawan, Brooke's Point, Palawan, Rizal, Palawan, and Roxas, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 628.54 kilometers (390.56 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Narra, Palawan, 24.41 kilometers (15.17 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Quezon, Palawan, 64.67 kilometers (40.18 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Sofronio Española, Palawan, 80.49 kilometers (50.01 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Brooke's Point, Palawan, 107.20 kilometers (66.61 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Rizal, Palawan, 109.29 kilometers (67.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Roxas, Palawan, 130.78 kilometers (81.26 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 39.56 kilometers (24.58 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 424.72 kilometers (263.91 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Iloilo City, 462.40 kilometers (287.32 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 467.64 kilometers (290.58 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 472.32 kilometers (293.49 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Zamboanga City, 479.12 kilometers (297.71 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
Distance from Manila: 628.54 kilometers (390.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°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.