Busuanga, Palawan
Busuanga, officially the Municipality of Busuanga (Tagalog: Bayan ng Busuanga), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,617 people.
Busuanga | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Busuanga | |
Cambaya Beach in Busuanga Island | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: The Last Shades of Paradise | |
Map of Palawan with Busuanga highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Busuanga Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°08′01″N 119°56′11″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Elizabeth M. Cervantes |
| • Vice Mayor | Elvin D. Edonga |
| • Representative | Edgardo L. Salvame |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 16,439 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 392.90 km2 (151.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 25,617 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,397 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.42 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 174.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 431.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 178.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 148 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative (BISELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5317 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)48 |
| Native languages | Calamian Tagbanwa Kagayanen Palawano Tagalog |
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