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[1]
 • Mayor Norman Ong
Area[2]
 • Total 1,256.47 km2 (485.13 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • 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,[4][5] is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 42,759 people.[3]

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.[6] It was renamed after José Rizal in 1987 through Republic Act No. 6652.[7][5]

Barangays

Rizal is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]

Demographics

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.[4]

Population census of Rizal
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 16,819—    
1995 21,876+5.05%
2000 31,745+8.31%
2007 35,487+1.55%
2010 42,759+7.02%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  4. 1 2 "History of Rizal Municipality". Official Website of Rizal Palawan. Rizal, Palawan Municipal Government. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Republic Act No. 6652 - An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Marcos, Province of Palawan, to Municipality of Dr. Jose P. Rizal". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Batas Pambansa Bilang 386 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Marcos in the Province of Palawan". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 14 April 1983. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "Municipal Profile". Municipality of Jose P. Rizal. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  8. ↑ "Province of Palawan". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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