Busuanga, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 5317 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea, South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Area (2013) | 392.90 km2 (151.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,617 |
| Density (2020) | 65 / km2 (169 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 8' North, 119° 56' East (12.1332, 119.9361) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.4 feet) |
Busuanga is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 392.90 square kilometers or 151.70 square miles which constitutes 2.68% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,617. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.79% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 65 inhabitants per square kilometer or 169 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Busuanga has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogtong | 4.88% | 1,250 | 1,076 | 16.17% | 3.21% |
| Buluang | 10.97% | 2,809 | 2,475 | 13.49% | 2.70% |
| Cheey | 11.65% | 2,984 | 2,258 | 32.15% | 6.04% |
| Concepcion | 7.30% | 1,869 | 1,769 | 5.65% | 1.16% |
| Maglalambay | 5.40% | 1,384 | 1,276 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| New Busuanga | 7.48% | 1,917 | 1,558 | 23.04% | 4.46% |
| Old Busuanga | 4.20% | 1,075 | 906 | 18.65% | 3.67% |
| Panlaitan | 11.89% | 3,045 | 2,550 | 19.41% | 3.80% |
| Quezon | 3.93% | 1,007 | 985 | 2.23% | 0.47% |
| Sagrada | 5.57% | 1,426 | 1,096 | 30.11% | 5.70% |
| Salvacion | 13.36% | 3,422 | 3,084 | 10.96% | 2.21% |
| San Isidro | 4.85% | 1,243 | 1,055 | 17.82% | 3.51% |
| San Rafael | 3.32% | 851 | 689 | 23.51% | 4.55% |
| Santo Niño | 5.21% | 1,335 | 1,269 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Busuanga Total | 25,617 | 22,046 | 16.20% | 3.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Busuanga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,531,967.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66,663,556.80 | – |
| 2010 | 62,780,227.78 | -5.83% |
| 2011 | 68,091,306.79 | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 68,260,790.46 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 77,655,556.38 | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 74,916,794.90 | -3.53% |
| 2015 | 98,355,015.27 | 31.29% |
| 2016 | 108,531,967.51 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Busuanga in the 2015 Census was 21,858 broken down into 5,051 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,007 | 2,081 | 5.29 | |
| 13,628 | 2,655 | 5.13 | |
| 16,287 | 3,047 | 5.35 | |
| 18,215 | 3,723 | 4.89 | |
| 20,503 | 4,337 | 4.73 | |
| 21,858 | 5,051 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Busuanga is 5 to 9, with 2,614 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 141 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 510 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,113 | 9.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,614 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,519 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,395 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,053 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,737 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,540 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,387 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,165 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,022 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 875 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 683 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 537 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 324 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 238 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 193 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 141 | 0.64% |
| Total | 22,046 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Busuanga grew from 4,424 in 1960 to 25,617 in 2020, an increase of 21,193 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.21%, or an increase of 3,571 people, from the previous population of 22,046 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,424 | – | |
| 5,905 | 2.86% | |
| 6,934 | 3.28% | |
| 10,348 | 8.33% | |
| 11,007 | 0.62% | |
| 15,843 | 7.06% | |
| 16,287 | 0.59% | |
| 19,066 | 2.20% | |
| 21,358 | 4.22% | |
| 22,046 | 0.61% | |
| 25,617 | 3.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Busuanga for the year 2019 was 14,693, broken down into 7,731 males and 6,962 females.
Location
The municipal center of Busuanga is situated at approximately 12° 8' North, 119° 56' East, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.4 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 Busuanga are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Culion, Palawan, Coron, Palawan, Linapacan, Palawan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, El Nido, Palawan, and Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 294.64 kilometers (183.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Culion, Palawan, 28.20 kilometers (17.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Coron, Palawan, 33.01 kilometers (20.51 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 71.23 kilometers (44.26 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, 117.64 kilometers (73.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- El Nido, Palawan, 120.87 kilometers (75.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro, 119.91 kilometers (74.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 195.24 kilometers (121.32 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 217.11 kilometers (134.91 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 240.54 kilometers (149.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 243.40 kilometers (151.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 253.02 kilometers (157.22 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 254.67 kilometers (158.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
Distance from Manila: 294.64 kilometers (183.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°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.