| 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.
[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
- Tition (San Vicente)
- West Poblacion
|
[edit] Special Administrative Zone
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 15°26′00″N 120°03′00″E / 15.4333333333°N 120.05°E / 15.4333333333; 120.05