Araceli, Palawan
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Araceli, officially the Municipality of Araceli (Tagalog: Bayan ng Araceli), is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 14,554 people.
The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area.
Etymology
The town's Catholic parish is Nuestra Señora de Araceli, a Spanish term that can be translated to "Our Lady of Altar of the Sky" (from ara, meaning altar; and celi, meaning sky).
History
Araceli was formerly known as Dumaran until it was renamed on June 15, 1954. In 1961, barrios Dumaran, Bacao, Bohol, Calasag, and San Juan were excised from Araceli to form part of the new municipality of Dumaran, effective upon the election of its new municipal officials later that year.
Geography
Barangays
Araceli is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Balogo
- Calandagan (formerly Tudela)
- Dagman
- Dalayawon
- Lumacad
- Madoldolon
- Mauringuen
- Omulan
- Osmeña
- Poblacion (Centro)
- San Jose De Oro
- Santo Niño
- Taloto
- Tiemad
- Tinintinan
Climate
| Climate data for Araceli, Palawan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 45 (1.8) | 34 (1.3) | 62 (2.4) | 64 (2.5) | 127 (5.0) | 159 (6.3) | 172 (6.8) | 147 (5.8) | 167 (6.6) | 182 (7.2) | 172 (6.8) | 88 (3.5) | 1,419 (56) |
| Average rainy days | 12.1 | 9.4 | 13.0 | 14.3 | 22.7 | 26.9 | 28.0 | 26.4 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 22.7 | 17.8 | 247.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Population census of Araceli | ||
| YearPop.±% p.a.19032,146—19604,955+1.48%19704,444−1.08%19755,552+4.57%19806,030+1.66%19908,708+3.74%199510,556+3.67% | YearPop.±% p.a.200010,894+0.68%200713,233+2.72%201014,113+2.37%201514,909+1.05%202014,434−0.68%202414,554+0.20% | |
| 1903 | 2,146 | — |
| 1960 | 4,955 | +1.48% |
| 1970 | 4,444 | −1.08% |
| 1975 | 5,552 | +4.57% |
| 1980 | 6,030 | +1.66% |
| 1990 | 8,708 | +3.74% |
| 1995 | 10,556 | +3.67% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2000 | 10,894 | +0.68% |
| 2007 | 13,233 | +2.72% |
| 2010 | 14,113 | +2.37% |
| 2015 | 14,909 | +1.05% |
| 2020 | 14,434 | −0.68% |
| 2024 | 14,554 | +0.20% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
In the 2024 census, the population of Araceli was 14,554 people, with a density of 71 inhabitants per square kilometer or 180 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Araceli
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Education
The Araceli Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
- Araceli Central School
- Araceli North Central School
- Baing Elementary School
- Balogo Elementary School
- Bolocot Elementary School
- Calandagan Elementary School
- Dagman Elementary School
- Dalayawan Elementary School
- Lumacad Elementary School
- Maducang Elementary School
- Madoldolon Elementary School
- Mauriguen Elementary School
- Osmeña Elementary School
- San Felipe Elementary School
- San Jose De Oro Elementary School
- Sto Niño Elementary School
- Taloto Elementary School
- Tinintinan Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Araceli National High School
- Araceli Plainview National High School
- Araceli Western National High School
- Calandagan National High School