Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5305 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 1,303.40 km2 (503.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 73,994 |
| Density (2020) | 57 / km2 (147 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 46' North, 117° 50' East (8.7737, 117.8361) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.7 feet) |
Brooke's Point is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 1,303.40 square kilometers or 503.25 square miles which constitutes 8.90% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 73,994. This represented 7.88% of the total population of Palawan province, or 2.29% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 57 inhabitants per square kilometer or 147 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Brooke's Point has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amas | 3.37% | 2,491 | 2,157 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Aribungos | 7.55% | 5,584 | 4,746 | 17.66% | 3.48% |
| Barong-barong | 6.17% | 4,564 | 4,197 | 8.74% | 1.78% |
| Calasaguen | 4.93% | 3,650 | 2,942 | 24.07% | 4.64% |
| Imulnod | 3.91% | 2,893 | 2,392 | 20.94% | 4.08% |
| Ipilan | 8.62% | 6,377 | 5,944 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Maasin | 5.33% | 3,945 | 3,445 | 14.51% | 2.89% |
| Mainit | 4.09% | 3,028 | 2,956 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Malis | 4.90% | 3,625 | 3,133 | 15.70% | 3.12% |
| Mambalot | 3.73% | 2,758 | 2,769 | -0.40% | -0.08% |
| Oring-oring | 3.02% | 2,231 | 1,892 | 17.92% | 3.53% |
| Pangobilian | 14.01% | 10,368 | 9,581 | 8.21% | 1.68% |
| Poblacion I | 6.53% | 4,830 | 5,385 | -10.31% | -2.26% |
| Poblacion II | 4.53% | 3,351 | 3,253 | 3.01% | 0.63% |
| Salogon | 5.77% | 4,270 | 3,623 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Samareñana | 4.87% | 3,602 | 3,042 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
| Saraza | 5.58% | 4,131 | 3,529 | 17.06% | 3.37% |
| Tubtub | 3.10% | 2,296 | 1,388 | 65.42% | 11.18% |
| Brooke's Point Total | 73,994 | 66,374 | 11.48% | 2.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Brooke's Point for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱291,086,034.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 155,877,404.26 | – |
| 2010 | 166,406,222.85 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 183,876,105.99 | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 178,085,925.20 | -3.15% |
| 2013 | 201,335,306.30 | 13.06% |
| 2014 | 226,424,777.76 | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 259,017,669.25 | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 291,086,034.37 | 12.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Brooke's Point in the 2015 Census was 66,310 broken down into 15,474 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57,858 | 11,419 | 5.07 | |
| 41,908 | 8,491 | 4.94 | |
| 48,900 | 9,634 | 5.08 | |
| 56,281 | 12,277 | 4.58 | |
| 61,219 | 13,113 | 4.67 | |
| 66,310 | 15,474 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Brooke's Point is 5 to 9, with 8,537 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 447 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,544 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,295 | 9.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,537 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,080 | 12.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,231 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,890 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,819 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,379 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,204 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,644 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,073 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,458 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,893 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,501 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,129 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 773 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 477 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 447 | 0.67% |
| Total | 66,374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Brooke's Point grew from 18,080 in 1918 to 73,994 in 2020, an increase of 55,914 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.31%, or an increase of 7,620 people, from the previous population of 66,374 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 18,080 | – | |
| 21,839 | 0.95% | |
| 28,476 | 2.76% | |
| 28,118 | -0.11% | |
| 26,961 | -0.41% | |
| 36,967 | 6.54% | |
| 46,320 | 4.61% | |
| 57,934 | 2.26% | |
| 41,924 | -5.88% | |
| 48,928 | 3.37% | |
| 56,311 | 1.96% | |
| 61,301 | 3.14% | |
| 66,374 | 1.53% | |
| 73,994 | 2.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Brooke's Point for the year 2019 was 42,539, broken down into 21,499 males and 21,040 females.
Location
The municipal center of Brooke's Point is situated at approximately 8° 46' North, 117° 50' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.7 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 Brooke's Point are Puerto Princesa, Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Lamitan, Basilan, and Bayawan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Bataraza, Palawan, Sofronio Española, Palawan, Rizal, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, Narra, Palawan, and Aborlan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 728.88 kilometers (452.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bataraza, Palawan, 25.59 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Sofronio Española, Palawan, 26.99 kilometers (16.77 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Rizal, Palawan, 34.28 kilometers (21.30 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Quezon, Palawan, 53.90 kilometers (33.49 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Narra, Palawan, 82.98 kilometers (51.56 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Aborlan, Palawan, 107.20 kilometers (66.61 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 145.79 kilometers (90.59 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 510.27 kilometers (317.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Zamboanga City, 511.24 kilometers (317.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 513.37 kilometers (318.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 529.75 kilometers (329.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 550.16 kilometers (341.85 miles) to the East (N83°E)
Distance from Manila: 728.88 kilometers (452.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°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.