Rizal, Palawan

Dr. Jose P. Rizal Rizal
Municipality
Mount Mantalingajan as seen from Ransang, Rizal
Location within Palawan province
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 08°41′N 117°21′E / 8.683°N 117.350°E / 8.683; 117.350Coordinates: 08°41′N 117°21′E / 8.683°N 117.350°E / 8.683; 117.350
Country	Philippines
Region	MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province	Palawan
Congr. district	2nd district
Founded	April 14, 1983
Barangays	11
Government
• Mayor	Norman Ong
Area
• Total	1,256.47 km2 (485.13 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	42,759
• Density	34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code	5300
Dialing code	48
Website	jprizalpalawan.gov.ph

Rizal, officially the Municipality of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 42,759 people.

Prior to its formation as a separate municipality, the place was known as Tarumpitao Point and was part of the Municipality of Quezon. By virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 386, it was formed as a municipality on April 14, 1983, called Marcos. It was renamed after José Rizal in 1987 through Republic Act No. 6652.

Safety and Well-Being must be considered when trying to travel this area because the place has a very high incidence of malaria.

Rizal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.

Among the ethnic groups in Rizal are the Tao't Bato people. These people settle in caves during the rainy season and resides at Singnapan Valley area in Barangay Ransang.