Magsaysay | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 10°52′N 121°03′E / 10.867°N 121.050°ECoordinates: 10°52′N 121°03′E / 10.867°N 121.050°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
Province | Palawan | |
Congr. district | 1st district | |
Barangays | 11 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Rommel L. Dela Torre | |
Area | ||
• Total | 49.48 km2 (19.10 sq mi) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Total | 11,965 | |
• Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
Zip Code | 5319 | |
Dialing code | 48 |
Magsaysay is a fifth class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,965 people. It is the easternmost of the three municipalities of the Cuyo Archipelago, and its territory includes the eastern half of Cuyo Island, as well as Alcoba, Canipo, Cocoro, Patunga, Paya, Putic, Siparay, Tacbubuc, and Tagauanian islands.
Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.