Balabac is a 2nd class coastal municipality of Palawan Province in Region IVB or Mimaropa, Philippines.
Profile of Balabac Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Southern tip of Palawan island in the western part of the Philippines (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Bataraza (north)
Area –> 581.60 km2
Population –> 40,142 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 143,510,962.09
Barangays –> 20
Terrain –> Mountainous with coastal plains
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Fish, Seaweed, Coconut, Rice, Corn, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Molbog, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, English
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Go here to see the elected municipal officials of Balabac.
History of Balabac
The town of Balabac was separated from Bataraza in 1957 to become an independent municipality.
Economy of Balabac
Balabac is an agricultural town where fish, seaweed, coconut, rice, and corn are the major products.
Tourist Spots in Balabac
Queen Helen Sandbar
Angela Sandbar
Bugsuk Island Beaches including Punta Sebaring Beach
Candaraman Island (Starfish Island)
Onok Island
Canabungan Island
Comiran/Camiaran Island A.K.A. Pink Island
Patawan Island
Patongong Island
Indalawan Falls
Sibaring Island
Sicsican Island
Cape Melville Lighthouse
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Festival in Balabac
Balabac Town Fiesta
Map of Balabac Municipality in Palawan Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Shuaib Astami, Governor Jose Ch. Alvarez