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Dumaran

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For the island, see Dumaran Island.
Dumaran
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorRichard R. Herrera
 • Vice MayorJenifer F. Adier
 • RepresentativeRosalie Salvame
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Carlito L. Baac
  • Ricardo F. Castro Jr.
  • Jim P. Dolor
  • Judy P. Parangue
  • Jenifer F. Adier
  • Vicente M. Cabanillas
  • Nazer F. Samudio
  • Elidora M. Lapides
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
165 m (541 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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 • Revenue₱ 
 • Assets₱ 
 • Expenditure₱ 
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Service provider
 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

Dumaran, officially the Municipality of Dumaran (Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumaran), is a municipality in the Philippine Province of Palawan. According to the ?, it has a population of people.

It is known for Banawa Sand Bar which features beach, clear waters, and coral reefs.[3]

History

Pre-colonial and Spanish era

During pre-colonial times, Dumaran was the place of a chiefdom called Bacao, which was the Tagbanua word for mangroves due to the presence of mangroves in the area, where the barangay of Bacao lies today. This place was frequented by Cuyonons from Cuyo Island who came there to both settle and trade.[4] During the Spanish era, it was a part of the town of Araceli.

Modern era

Dumaran was formerly a part of Araceli before being separated in 1961, composed of the barrios Dumaran, Bacao, Bohol, Calasag, and San Juan. It became effective later in the year after the election of municipal officials.[5]

Geography

Dumaran is a municipality in the Philippine Province of Palawan.[6] Located in the northeastern part of Palawan, it encompasses a portion of mainland Palawan Island and Dumaran Island.[7] It was established as a municipality in 1961, and covers a land area of 435 km2 (168 sq mi) across 16 barangays.[6][2] 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.[8] The first settlers arrived in 1875 from Cuyo, and the town was established as a municipality in 1961 under Republic Act No. 3418.[6] While the region was covered with evergreen forests, much of it was converted into agricultural lands. The remaining forest area is home to more than 136 species of fauna including the endangered Philippine cockatoo, Philippine pangolin and Palawan forest turtle.[9]

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[10]

Demographics

As per the 2024 census, the population of Dumaran was 23,795 people, with a density of 55 inhabitants per square kilometre or 140 inhabitants per square mile. The population consisted of 12,154 males and 11,333 females.[14] The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, with a minority of other religious groups.[6]

Economy

Poverty incidence of (%)

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15]

The economy is based on agriculture and fishing. Agricultural produce include coconut, and rice.[6] The region also has rich natural resources, and tourism is a developing industry.[16][17] In relation to its foundation day on June 14, Dumaran celebrates the annual Kalabukay Festival from June 14–18.[18]

Transportation

Dumaran can be reached by commercial ships and ferry from Manila, Iloilo, and Puerto Princesa. Puerto Princesa has an airport, and is connected to Dumaran by road.[6]

Culture

Kalabukay Festival is an annual festival celebrated to mark the foundation day in Dumaran.

Education

The Dumaran Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[19]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bacao Elementary School
  • Bohol Elementary School
  • Cabugawan Elementary School
  • Calasag Elementary School
  • Catep Elementary School
  • Dumaran Central School
  • Jose P. Pacardo Sr. Elementary School
  • Nagpadalan Elementary School
  • Pedro Navarro Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • Sto. Tomas Elementary School
  • Salvacion Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Bacao National High School
  • Bohol National High School
  • Dumaran National High School

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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. ↑ "Discover Dumaran". palawanperfection.com. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ "NLP Digital Collection HD01.p36.cmd9.b14". nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  5. ↑ Republic Act No. 3418 (June 18, 1961), An Act Creating the Municipality of Dumaran in the Province of Palawan, The Corpus Juris, retrieved October 3, 2023
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "About Dumaran". Dumaran Palawan. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Dumaran". Mindat. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Dumaran Island". Mindat. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "Dumaran". Katala. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Dumaran: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  14. ↑ "Dumaran". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Analysis of Tourism potential". University of Philippines. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  17. ↑ "Potentials Development of the Sub – Regional Growth Area (Roxas-Dumaran-Taytay) in Tourism Industry of Northern Mainland Palawan" (PDF). CEST2017. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  18. ↑ Mayuga, Jonathan L. (21 June 2020). "Flight of the Philippine cockatoo". Business Mirror. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  19. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
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