Magsaysay, Palawan

Magsaysay
Municipality

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Map of Palawan with Magsaysay highlighted
Magsaysay

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°52′N 121°03′E / 10.867°N 121.050°E / 10.867; 121.050Coordinates: 10°52′N 121°03′E / 10.867°N 121.050°E / 10.867; 121.050
Country Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Palawan
Congr. district 1st district
Barangays 11
Government[1]
  Mayor Rommel L. Dela Torre
Area[2]
  Total 49.48 km2 (19.10 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 11,965
  Density 240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5319
Dialing code 48

Magsaysay is a fifth class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,965 people.[3] It is the easternmost of the three municipalities of the Cuyo Archipelago, and its territory includes the eastern half of Cuyo Island, as well as Alcoba, Canipo, Cocoro, Patunga, Paya, Putic, Siparay, Tacbubuc, and Tagauanian islands.

Barangays

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Magsaysay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 10,028    
1995 10,714+1.25%
2000 10,885+0.34%
2007 11,339+0.57%
2010 11,965+1.97%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  4. "Province of Palawan". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 18 July 2013.


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