Barangay Profile · Palawan, Philippines

Municipality of Taytay · Province of Palawan

Poblacion

The beating heart of Taytay — a coastal barangay nestled on Palawan Island where community and natural beauty converge at the edge of the Sulu Sea.

14,130+

Population (2020)

16.95%

Share of Taytay

5.22%

Annual Growth

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Barangay Profile

A community defined
by its people

Poblacion is the central barangay of Taytay municipality, carrying the largest share of its population. Positioned at 5.6 meters above sea level along the coast of Palawan, it serves as the civic and cultural hub of the region.

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Coordinates

10.82°N, 119.52°E

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Elevation

5.6 m / 18.4 ft

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Postal Code

5312

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Households (2015)

2,553

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Avg Household Size

4.29 members

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Major Island

Palawan

📍 Poblacion, Taytay · Palawan Island

By the Numbers

Population demographics

A young, growing community with a median age of 20 — Poblacion's demographic profile reflects the vitality of Palawan's fastest-developing municipality.

14,130

Total Population

2020 Census

2,553

Households

2015 Census

Median Age

Half population below 20

Dependency Ratio

per 100 working-age

Historical Population Growth (1990 – 2020)

2015 Census

Age distribution profile

The age structure reveals a youthful population — the 10–14 cohort is largest at 13.26%. Young dependents under 14 account for nearly 38% of residents.

Youth (under 15)37.79%

Working Age (15–64)58.85%

Senior (65+)3.35%

1990 – 2020

Thirty years of growth

From 3,212 residents in 1990 to 14,130 in 2020 — an extraordinary 340% increase across three decades.

19903,212—

19954,427+6.19%

20006,612+8.98%

20079,083+4.48%

201010,017+3.63%

201511,097+1.97%

202014,130+5.22%

Location & Landmarks

Where land meets sea

Poblacion shares borders with four neighbouring barangays and sits close to some of Palawan's most iconic natural landmarks.

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Lake Manguao

5.72 km to the South-South-East — Palawan's largest freshwater lake, a biodiversity hotspot.

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Mount Capoas

25.30 km to the West — a prominent peak on the Palawan mountain spine, visible from the coast.

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Diente Point

35.42 km to the West-North-West — a coastal headland marking the northern approach to Taytay Bay.

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Custodio Point

37.60 km to the North-West — key navigational point along Palawan's rugged western shore.

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Libro Point

66.96 km to the North — the northern sentinel of Taytay's coastal territory.

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Coastal Elevation

At just 5.6 m above sea level, Poblacion is a low-lying coastal community on Palawan Island.

Adjacent Barangays