Araceli, Palawan
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| Coordinates: 10°20′N 119°36′E / 10.333°N 119.600°ECoordinates: 10°20′N 119°36′E / 10.333°N 119.600°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 1st district |
| Formed | 1961 |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Noel A.Beronio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 204.30 km2 (78.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,113 |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5311 |
| IDD : area code | 48 |
| Website | aracelipalawan |
Araceli is a fourth class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,113 people.
The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area.
Araceli was formerly part of Dumaran Municipality, but was made into a separate municipality in 1961. The Catholic Parish is Nuestra Sra. de Araceli, that can be translated to "Altar of the Sky" (from ara, meaning altar; and celi, meaning sky).
Araceli is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.
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