Dumaran

Nowadays, Dumaran is a topic that has gained great relevance in modern society. For years, Dumaran has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas, whether in public policies, in the academic world or in people's daily lives. However, despite the importance that Dumaran has acquired, there are still many aspects that are little known or that generate controversy. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Dumaran in depth, analyzing its impact on society, its evolution over the years and the possible implications it has for the future.

For the island, see Dumaran Island.
Dumaran
Municipality
Municipality of Dumaran
Municipal Hall
Municipal Hall
Flag of Dumaran
Flag
Official seal of Dumaran
Seal
Map of Palawan with Dumaran highlighted
Map of Palawan with Dumaran highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Dumaran is located in Philippines
Dumaran
Dumaran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°32′N 119°46′E / 10.53°N 119.77°E / 10.53; 119.77
CountryPhilippines
RegionMimaropa
ProvincePalawan
District 1st district
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArnel T. Caabay
 • Vice MayorMedwin C. Pablico
 • RepresentativeFranz Josef George E. Alvarez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate14,971 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
435.00 km2 (167.95 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Highest elevation
165 m (541 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
23,528
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Households
5,714
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.87
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 248.1 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 743.7 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 188.1 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 228.6 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPalawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5310
PSGC
1705311000
IDD : area code +63 (0)48
Native languagesPalawano
Tagalog

Dumaran, officially the Municipality of Dumaran (Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumaran), is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,528 people.[3]

Dumaran also celebrates the Kalabukay Festival - Kalabukay refers to a local bird that is common to the people of Dumaran. The Municipality of Dumaran is in rich with natural resources. The majority of the people living in Dumaran are farmers and fishermen.

Geography

The municipality covers the southern part of the namesake Dumaran Island (where the poblacion is located), as well as a portion on Palawan Island. It is bounded on the north-east by Municipality of Araceli, on the south by Sulu Sea, on the south-west by Roxas, and on the north-west by the municipality of Taytay.

Barangays

Dumaran is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. There are 9 barangays on the mainland of Palawan, and 7 barangays on Dumaran Island.

  • Bacao (island)
  • Bohol (island)
  • Calasag (island)
  • Capayas (mainland)
  • Catep (island)
  • Culasian (mainland)
  • Danleg (mainland)
  • Dumaran (Poblacion, island)
  • Itangil (mainland)
  • Ilian (mainland)
  • Ilian (island)
  • Magsaysay (mainland)
  • San Juan (island)
  • Santa Teresita (mainland)
  • Santo Tomas (island)
  • Tanatanaon (mainland)
  • Santa Maria (mainland)

Climate

Climate data for Dumaran, Palawan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 45
(1.8) 		34
(1.3) 		62
(2.4) 		64
(2.5) 		127
(5.0) 		159
(6.3) 		172
(6.8) 		147
(5.8) 		167
(6.6) 		182
(7.2) 		172
(6.8) 		88
(3.5) 		1,419
(56)
Average rainy days 12.1 9.4 13.0 14.3 22.7 26.9 28.0 26.4 27.0 27.0 22.7 17.8 247.3
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics

Population census of Dumaran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,569—    
1939 2,885+2.94%
1948 3,497+2.16%
1970 5,158+1.78%
1975 7,019+6.37%
1980 8,402+3.66%
1990 12,624+4.16%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 13,980+1.93%
2000 16,616+3.77%
2007 18,737+1.67%
2010 21,397+4.95%
2015 23,734+1.99%
2020 23,528−0.17%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Dumaran was 23,528 people,[3] with a density of 54 inhabitants per square kilometre or 140 inhabitants per square mile.

The dominant language is Cuyonon, while Bisaya and Tagalog are spoken as secondary languages.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Dumaran

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
71.16
2003
70.50
2006
62.20
2009
41.59
2012
30.80
2015
24.32
2018
15.52
2021
14.87

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Culture

In relation to its foundation day June 14, Dumaran celebrates Kalabukay Festival annually from June 14–18.

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Dumaran | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Mimaropa". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Dumaran: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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