Philippines Palawan's projected population for 1995 is 750,000. This figure includes
native Palawenos and migrants from the various provinces within and
outside Region IV.
Population density is 36 persons / square kilometer
while sex ratio is 116 males : 100 females.
Source: National Census and Statistics Office (1990)
Philippines Palawan is a melting pot of 87 different cultural
groups and races who live together inpeace and harmony. Generally, the
people are of Malay origin but there is a strong evident influence from
Borneo, China and the Middle East. Eighteen percent (18%) of the populace
is composed of the following cultural minority groups:
1. Tagbanua 2. Pinalawan 3. Batak 4. Ken-uy or Tao't Bato 5. Calamian
The Muslim group is represented by the following tribes:
1. Jama-Mapuns 2. Molbog 3. Tausug 4. Samal-Bangingi
The native born Palawenos, still predominate the populace.
They are characterized as very religious, proud, cordial, cheerful and
with a highly developed community spirit. They place a high value in
education and are influential in shaping the political cultural, social
and economic life of the province. Next predominant group is the Muslim
group, then the Bataks. |
