Culion, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 5315 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Culion, Busuanga |
| Area (2013) | 499.59 km2 (192.89 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,213 |
| Density (2020) | 46 / km2 (120 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 53' North, 120° 1' East (11.8905, 120.0220) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.3 meters (125.7 feet) |
Culion is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 499.59 square kilometers or 192.89 square miles which constitutes 3.41% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,213. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 46 inhabitants per square kilometer or 120 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Culion 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balala | 2.84% | 659 | 671 | -1.79% | -0.38% |
| Baldat | 4.44% | 1,030 | 723 | 42.46% | 7.73% |
| Binudac | 10.74% | 2,494 | 2,167 | 15.09% | 3.00% |
| Burabod | 4.14% | 961 | 829 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Culango | 1.69% | 392 | 346 | 13.29% | 2.66% |
| De Carabao | 11.37% | 2,639 | 1,799 | 46.69% | 8.40% |
| Galoc | 9.75% | 2,264 | 1,956 | 15.75% | 3.13% |
| Halsey | 4.18% | 971 | 823 | 17.98% | 3.54% |
| Jardin | 5.91% | 1,373 | 1,319 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Libis | 6.37% | 1,479 | 1,312 | 12.73% | 2.55% |
| Luac | 8.62% | 2,002 | 1,688 | 18.60% | 3.66% |
| Malaking Patag | 7.61% | 1,766 | 1,688 | 4.62% | 0.96% |
| Osmeña | 17.24% | 4,002 | 3,693 | 8.37% | 1.71% |
| Tiza | 5.09% | 1,181 | 1,125 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Culion Total | 23,213 | 20,139 | 15.26% | 3.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Culion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,722,054.47.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,849,550.37 | – |
| 2010 | 67,319,382.24 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 72,528,875.56 | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 70,956,304.27 | -2.17% |
| 2013 | 81,579,693.21 | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 93,544,123.81 | 14.67% |
| 2015 | 103,782,392.50 | 10.94% |
| 2016 | 114,722,054.47 | 10.54% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Culion in the 2015 Census was 20,070 broken down into 4,652 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 12,828 | 2,544 | 5.04 | |
| 14,229 | 3,082 | 4.62 | |
| 17,102 | 3,643 | 4.69 | |
| 19,484 | 4,131 | 4.72 | |
| 20,070 | 4,652 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Culion is 10 to 14, with 2,329 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 115 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 377 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,959 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,313 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,329 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,129 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,833 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,705 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,467 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,218 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,097 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 963 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 809 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 654 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 448 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 332 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 200 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 191 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 115 | 0.57% |
| Total | 20,139 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Culion grew from 13,024 in 1995 to 23,213 in 2020, an increase of 10,189 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.04%, or an increase of 3,074 people, from the previous population of 20,139 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 13,024 | – | |
| 14,302 | 2.03% | |
| 17,194 | 2.57% | |
| 19,543 | 4.77% | |
| 20,139 | 0.57% | |
| 23,213 | 3.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Culion for the year 2019 was 13,028, broken down into 6,861 males and 6,167 females.
Location
The municipal center of Culion is situated at approximately 11° 53' North, 120° 1' East, in the island of Culion. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.3 meters or 125.7 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 Culion are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Coron, Palawan, Busuanga, Palawan, Linapacan, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 316.14 kilometers (196.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Coron, Palawan, 23.36 kilometers (14.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Busuanga, Palawan, 28.20 kilometers (17.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 47.35 kilometers (29.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- El Nido, Palawan, 104.54 kilometers (64.96 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, 120.23 kilometers (74.70 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, 124.67 kilometers (77.47 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 209.49 kilometers (130.17 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 234.95 kilometers (145.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 258.46 kilometers (160.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 263.77 kilometers (163.90 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 271.72 kilometers (168.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 273.50 kilometers (169.95 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
Distance from Manila: 316.14 kilometers (196.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°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.