- Dumaran, Palawan
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Dumaran is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,737 people. It is bounded on the northeast by Municipality of Araceli, on the south by Sulu Sea by, on the southwest by Roxas, and on the northwest by the municipality of Taytay. It is located at N 10° 30' 0 E 119° 45' 0 of Palawan. Dumaran is a home for coral reefs, in fact, there is an island named Reef Island because it is where you could find a big chunk of corals beside those who encircle the whole island. This island is perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling.
In relation to its foundation day every June 14, Dumaran celebrates Kalabukay Festival from June 14-18.
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Fast facts
- Language: Cuyonon (majority), Bisaya, Tagalog
- Dumaran Land Area (as of 2007, in hectares)= 43,500
- Fondation Day: June 14 Kalabukay Festival
- Dumaran Population (as of Aug 1, 2007 Census) = 18,737
- Dumaran Registered Voters (2009 COMELEC) = 9,765
- Income(2007) 44 million
Tourist attractions
- Dumaran Spanish Fort - Located at Barangay Poblacion Dumaran.
- Banawa Sand Bar - Ideal for snorkeling for its coral reefs and rich marine life.
- Calampuan Island - known for its powdery white sand.
- Rinambacan Island - an island with white sand beach.
- Pamalatan Island
- Ilian Waterfalls
- San Juan and Bacao Beach
- Kalabukay Festival - annual festivity for protection of the environment especially the Katala bird ( Philippine Cockatoo). It is also the celebration of the foundation day of the municipality
Barangays
Dumaran is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.
- Bacao (Island)
- Bohol (Island)
- Calasag (Island)
- Capayas (Mainland)
- Catep (Island)
- Culasian (Mainland)
- Danleg (Mainland)
- Dumaran (Pob.)(Island)
- Itangil (Mainland)
- Ilian (Mainland)
- Magsaysay Mainland)
- San Juan (Island)
- Santa Teresita (Mainland)
- Santo Tomas (Island)
- Tanatanaon (Mainland)
- Santa Maria (Mainland)
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Municipalities Highly urbanized city Puerto Princesa
(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Palawan by the National Statistics Office)Coordinates: 10°31′53.30″N 119°46′15.90″E / 10.531472°N 119.771083°E
Categories:- Municipalities of Palawan
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