Palawan

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Palawan

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region. It is situated between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, stretching from Mindoro to Borneo. The Tabon Caves in the municipality of Quezon provide evidence of human habitation dating back over 50,000 years.

Statistics

Area

14,649.73 km²

Population

968,795

Location