Araceli, Palawan

Araceli, officially the Municipality of Araceli (Tagalog: Bayan ng Araceli), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,434 people.

Araceli
Municipality of Araceli
Map of Palawan with Araceli highlighted
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Araceli
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°33′10″N 119°59′25″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionMimaropa
ProvincePalawan
District 1st district
FoundedJune 15, 1954
Barangays13 (see Barangays)
Government
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorSue S. Cudilla
  Vice MayorEddie S. Daculap
  RepresentativeFranz Josef George E. Alvarez
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate9,885 voters (2022)
Area
  Total204.30 km2 (78.88 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Highest elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total14,434
  Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
  Households
3,505
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
19.18
% (2018)
  Revenue
  Assets
  Expenditure
  Liabilities
Service provider
  ElectricityPalawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5311
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)48
Native languagesTagalog

The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area.

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