Palauig, Zambales

Palauig
—  Municipality  —
Map of Zambales showing the location of Palauig.
Palauig Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°26′N 120°3′E / 15.433°N 120.05°E / 15.433; 120.05Coordinates: 15°26′N 120°3′E / 15.433°N 120.05°E / 15.433; 120.05
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon (Region III)
Province	Zambales
District	2nd district
Founded
Barangays	19
Government
- Mayor	Generoso F. Amog
Area
- Total	310.00 km2 (119.7 sq mi)
Population (2007)
- Total	30,747
- Density	99.2/km2 (256.9/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	2210
Income class	3rd class

Palauig is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 30,747 people in 5,945 households.

The municipality of Palauig is the nearest landmass to the Philippine-claimed EEZ Panatag Shoal, or Scarborough Shoal, and by virtue of proximity, the latter is a designated part of the municipality.

At present, Palauig is headed by Honorable Mayor Generoso F. Amog, with the Municipal Council called Sangguniang Bayan with 8 members, particularly 7 regular Councilors and the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Elenita Reyes- del Fierro.

[edit] Barangays

Palauig is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

[edit] Special Administrative Zone

• Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal)

[edit] External links

*Magalawa Island

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 1995 Philippine Census Information
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• 2007 Philippine Census Information