Dumaran

Dumaran is a municipality in the Philippine Province of Palawan.^[7] Located in the northeastern part of Palawan, it encompasses a portion of mainland Palawan Island and Dumaran Island.^[8] It was established as a municipality in 1961, and covers a land area of 435 km² (168 sq mi) across 16 barangays.^[7][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.^[9] The first settlers arrived in 1875 from Cuyo, and the town was established as a municipality in 1961 under Republic Act No. 3418.^[7] 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.^[10]

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.^[17] The population consisted of 12,154 males and 11,333 females.^[18] The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, with a minority of other religious groups.^[7]

Poverty incidence of Dumaran

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]}

The economy is based on agriculture and fishing. Agricultural produce include coconut, and rice.^[7] The region also has rich natural resources, and tourism is a developing industry.^[27][28] In relation to its foundation day on June 14, Dumaran celebrates the annual Kalabukay Festival from June 14–18.^[29]

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.^[7]

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

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.^[30]