Rizal, Palawan
| Dr. Jose P. Rizal Rizal |
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 Dr. Jose P. Rizal
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| Congr. district | 2nd district |
| Founded | April 14, 1983 |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Nicolas T. Montano Sr. |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 1,256.47 km2 (485.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 42,759 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5300 |
| Dialing code | 48 |
| Website | jprizalpalawan |
Rizal, officially the Municipality of Dr. Jose P. Rizal,[4][5] is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 42,759 people.[3]
Prior to its formation as a separate municipality, the place was known as Tarumpitao Point and was part of the Municipality of Quezon. By virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 386, it was formed as a municipality on April 14, 1983, called Marcos.[6] It was renamed after José Rizal in 1987 through Republic Act No. 6652.[7][5]
Barangays
Rizal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]
- Bunog
- Campong Ulay
- Candawaga
- Canipaan
- Culasian
- Iraan
- Latud
- Panalingaan
- Punta Baja
- Ransang
- Taburi
Demographics
Among the ethnic groups in Rizal are the Tao't Bato people. These people settle in caves during the rainy season and resides at Singnapan Valley area in Barangay Ransang.[4]
| Population census of Rizal | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 16,819 | — |
| 1995 | 21,876 | +5.05% |
| 2000 | 31,745 | +8.31% |
| 2007 | 35,487 | +1.55% |
| 2010 | 42,759 | +7.02% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][8] | ||
References
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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