Aborlan
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| Coordinates: 09°26′N 118°33′E / 9.433°N 118.550°ECoordinates: 09°26′N 118°33′E / 9.433°N 118.550°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | June 28, 1949 |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jamie M. Ortega |
| Area | |
| • Total | 807.33 km2 (311.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 32,209 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5302 |
| Dialing code | 48 |
Aborlan is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. It lies in a vast plain between the Sulu Sea and the mountains. It is located 69 kilometres (43 mi) south of Puerto Princesa City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,209 people.
Aborlan was made into a regular municipality on June 28, 1949, by virtue of Executive Order No. 232. In 1951, it lost the barrios of Berong and Alfonso XII when these were transferred to the then newly created town of Quezon.
It is the only town in the province with an agricultural college, now called the Western Philippines University. It was founded in 1910.
Aborlan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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