Palauig, Zambales

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Palauig
—  Municipality  —
Map of Zambales showing the location of Palauig.
Palauig is located in Philippines
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
Population Census of Palauig
Census Pop. Rate
1995 26,794
2000 29,983 2.44%
2007 30,747 0.35%


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.

  • Alwa
  • Bato
  • Bulawen
  • Cauyan
  • East Poblacion
  • Garreta
  • Libaba
  • Liozon
  • Lipay
  • Locloc
  • Macarang
  • Magalawa
  • Pangolingan
  • Salaza
  • San Juan
  • Santo Niño
  • Santo Tomas
  • San Vicente
  • West Poblacion

[edit] Special Administrative Zone

[edit] External links

*Magalawa Island

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