Balabac, Palawan
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Balabac Tagbariri |
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 Map of Palawan with Balabac highlighted |
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 Balabac
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| Coordinates: 7°59′N 117°03′E / 7.98°N 117.05°ECoordinates: 7°59′N 117°03′E / 7.98°N 117.05°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Palawan | |
| District | 2nd district | |
| Founded | 1957 | |
| Barangays | 20 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Shuaib J. Astami | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 581.60 km2 (224.56 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 35,758 | |
| • Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 5307 | |
| IDD : area code | 48 | |
Balabac is a second class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines, off the southern end of Palawan Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 85,758 people.
The municipality consists of some 36 islands, including the eponymous Balabac Island. The islands are notable for its uncommon indigenous plant and animal species, such as the nocturnal Philippine mouse-deer (or Pilandok).
Balabac was converted from a municipal district to a full-pledged municipality in 1957. Before that, it was a barrio of neighboring Bataraza.
Not considering the disputed Spratly Islands, the municipality is the westernmost point in the Philippines. It is seperated from Sabah, Malaysia, by the Balabac Strait.
The municipality of Balabac is composed of a group of 36 major and minor islands, notable of which are the following:
Major islands:
Minor islands:
Balabac is politically subdivided into 20 barangays:
The Cape Melville Lighthouse, located on the island of Balabac, is one of the Philippines oldest lighthouses built in 1892 during the Spanish era and a major landmark of the town.
Transportation link to the town of Balabac can be done through the town of Bataraza from the main capital Puerto Princesa. From Rio Tuba, in Bataraza, a three-hour boat ride takes a traveler to the main island of Balabac where the town proper is located. Travel to other barangays in the municipality is done through boat rides.
An old airstrip located in the island of Bugsuk does not operate commercial flights. Another private airstrip is located in the island of Ramos.
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