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PALAWAN:
Best of the Islands Philippines
Geography
Palawan is approximately 586
kilometers southwest of Manila, between Mindoro Island on the
North, Borneo on the South, China Sea on the west, and Sulo Sea
on the east.
Its total and area of 1,489,655
hectares is spread across the peripheral islands of Busuanga,
Culion,Linapacan, Cuyo, Dumaran, Cagayanes, and Balabac.
Its main island measures 425
kilometers long and averages 40 kilometers wide. Puerto Princesa,
the capital City, is the chief seaport and the center of trade
and commerce.
A chain of mountain ranges cut down the length of the main island. The mountain eights average 3,500 in altitude with the highest peak rising to 6,800 feet at Mount Matalingahan. The vast mountain areas are the source of valuable timber. The terrain is a mix of coastal plain, craggy foothills, valley deltas, heavy forest interperesed with riverine artiries that serve as irrigation.
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Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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PALAWAN:
Best of the Islands Philippines Palawan is approximately 586 kilometers southwest of Manila, between Mindoro Island on the North, Borneo on the South, China Sea on the west, and Sulo Sea on the east. Its total and area of 1,489,655 hectares is spread across the peripheral islands of Busuanga, Culion,Linapacan, Cuyo, Dumaran, Cagayanes, and Balabac. Its main island measures 425
kilometers long and averages 40 kilometers wide. Puerto Princesa,
the capital City, is the chief seaport and the center of trade
and commerce.
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Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
Political Subdivision
The province is subdivided into
one city, Puerto Princesa, and 22 municipalities:
Municipalities of Palawan
Aborlan - Agutaya - Araceli - Balabac - Bataraza - Taytay - Busuanga
- Cagayancillo - Coron - Cuyo -
Dumaran - El Nido - Espanola - Kalayaan - Linapacan - Magsaysay
- Marcos - Narra - Quezon - San Vicente - Roxas Brooke's Point
Eleven (11) municipalities are
located in the mainland, while 11 others are island municipalities
which are accessible by motorized bancas and barges plying the
neighboring municipalities from Puerto Princesa City.
Palawan Travel Information
Brief
History - Geography / Political Subdivision - Climate / Population / Language
- How to get there? - Historical Tourist Attractions
- Cultural Tourist Attractions
- Natural Tourist Attractions
- Manmade Tourist Attractions
- Religious Tourist Attractions
/ Festivals - Special
Interest - Museums |
Shopping / Dining / Communication
Services - Map of Palawan
Hotels and Beach Resorts in Palawan, Philippines
Political Subdivision Municipalities of Palawan Eleven (11) municipalities are located in the mainland, while 11 others are island municipalities which are accessible by motorized bancas and barges plying the neighboring municipalities from Puerto Princesa City. Brief History - Geography / Political Subdivision - Climate / Population / Language - How to get there? - Historical Tourist Attractions - Cultural Tourist Attractions - Natural Tourist Attractions - Manmade Tourist Attractions - Religious Tourist Attractions / Festivals - Special Interest - Museums | Shopping / Dining / Communication Services - Map of Palawan |