Dumaran, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 5310 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dumaran, Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 435.00 km2 (167.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,528 |
| Density (2020) | 54 / km2 (140 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 32' North, 119° 46' East (10.5265, 119.7703) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.8 meters (55.0 feet) |
Dumaran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 435.00 square kilometers or 167.95 square miles which constitutes 2.97% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,528. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 54 inhabitants per square kilometer or 140 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dumaran has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacao | 7.01% | 1,650 | 1,719 | -4.01% | -0.86% |
| Bohol | 6.06% | 1,426 | 1,551 | -8.06% | -1.75% |
| Calasag | 1.30% | 307 | 305 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Capayas | 6.01% | 1,413 | 1,410 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Catep | 3.71% | 874 | 852 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Culasian | 4.03% | 948 | 924 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Danleg | 8.76% | 2,062 | 1,974 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Dumaran | 8.62% | 2,027 | 2,024 | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Ilian | 6.83% | 1,607 | 1,657 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| Itangil | 8.27% | 1,945 | 1,920 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Magsaysay | 7.06% | 1,661 | 1,644 | 1.03% | 0.22% |
| San Juan | 3.00% | 705 | 858 | -17.83% | -4.05% |
| Santa Maria | 3.94% | 926 | 891 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Santa Teresita | 13.54% | 3,185 | 3,234 | -1.52% | -0.32% |
| Santo Tomas | 4.46% | 1,049 | 1,157 | -9.33% | -2.04% |
| Tanatanaon | 7.41% | 1,743 | 1,614 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Dumaran Total | 23,528 | 23,734 | -0.87% | -0.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dumaran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱113,768,656.38.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,270,876.40 | – |
| 2010 | 63,711,354.29 | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 73,711,123.59 | 15.70% |
| 2012 | 52,680,236.09 | -28.53% |
| 2013 | 80,717,641.33 | 53.22% |
| 2014 | 90,073,108.26 | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 103,882,022.00 | 15.33% |
| 2016 | 113,768,656.38 | 9.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dumaran in the 2015 Census was 23,684 broken down into 5,812 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,624 | 2,403 | 5.25 | |
| 13,980 | 2,656 | 5.26 | |
| 16,610 | 3,133 | 5.30 | |
| 18,737 | 3,661 | 5.12 | |
| 21,348 | 4,576 | 4.67 | |
| 23,684 | 5,812 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dumaran is 5 to 9, with 2,849 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 168 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 508 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,244 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,849 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,829 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,760 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,298 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,817 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,567 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,417 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,193 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,041 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 922 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 740 | 3.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 528 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 403 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 275 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 168 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 175 | 0.74% |
| Total | 23,734 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dumaran grew from 1,569 in 1918 to 23,528 in 2020, an increase of 21,959 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.18%, or a decrease of 206 people, from the previous population of 23,734 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,569 | – | |
| 2,885 | 3.09% | |
| 3,497 | 1.99% | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| 5,158 | – | |
| 7,019 | 6.38% | |
| 8,402 | 3.66% | |
| 12,624 | 4.16% | |
| 13,980 | 1.93% | |
| 16,616 | 3.77% | |
| 18,737 | 1.67% | |
| 21,397 | 4.95% | |
| 23,734 | 1.99% | |
| 23,528 | -0.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dumaran for the year 2019 was 14,068, broken down into 7,310 males and 6,758 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dumaran is situated at approximately 10° 32' North, 119° 46' East, in the island of Dumaran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.8 meters or 55.0 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 Dumaran are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, and Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Araceli, Palawan, Taytay, Palawan, Roxas, Palawan, San Vicente, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, and Linapacan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 468.39 kilometers (291.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Araceli, Palawan, 24.38 kilometers (15.15 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Taytay, Palawan, 42.85 kilometers (26.63 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Roxas, Palawan, 51.97 kilometers (32.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- San Vicente, Palawan, 56.04 kilometers (34.82 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- El Nido, Palawan, 83.06 kilometers (51.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 107.18 kilometers (66.60 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 142.39 kilometers (88.48 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 301.51 kilometers (187.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Iloilo City, 307.13 kilometers (190.84 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 320.73 kilometers (199.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 335.89 kilometers (208.71 miles) to the East (N90°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 339.21 kilometers (210.77 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Distance from Manila: 468.39 kilometers (291.04 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°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.