Roxas, Palawan

Roxas
Roxas
Municipality
	Municipality of Roxas
	Downtown area
	Flag
	Map of Palawan with Roxas highlighted
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	Roxas Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 10°19′11″N119°20′27″E / 10.3197°N 119.3408°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Mimaropa
Province	Palawan
District	1st district
Founded	May 15, 1951
Named after	Manuel Roxas
Barangays	31 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Pedy B. Sabando
• Vice Mayor	Alfredo B. Enojas Jr.
• Representative	Rosalie A. Salvame
• Municipal Council	Members ; Jesus V. Miraflores; Bernie V. Valdez; Garardo C. Ganardo; Henry U. Acosta; Loida M. Sebido; Grace E. Bañes; Alijotham C. Favila; Wilfredo L. Magdayao;
• Electorate	45,968 voters (2025)
Area
• Total	1,177.56 km2 (454.66 sq mi)
Elevation	28 m (92 ft)
Highest elevation	303 m (994 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2024 census)
• Total	69,729
• Density	59.215/km2 (153.37/sq mi)
• Households	17,287
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	17.74% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 590 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 1,493 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 448.7 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 611.3 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5308
PSGC	1705318000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)48
Native languages	Ibatag; Palawano; Tagalog

Last updated December 01, 2025

Roxas, officially the Municipality of Roxas (Hiligaynon : Banwa sang Roxas; Cuyonon : Banwa 'ang Roxas; Tagalog : Bayan ng Roxas), is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 69,729 people.^[5]

History

Roxas was created under Republic Act No. 615 in 1951 from the barrios of Tinitian, Caramay, Rizal, Del Pilar, Malcampo, Tumarbong, Taradungan, Ilian, and Capayas of Puerto Princesa.^[6]

Geography

Roxas is located on the eastern coast of Palawan facing the Sulu Sea. It is 135 kilometres (84 mi) from Puerto Princesa.

Barangays

Roxas is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Bagong Bayan was formerly a sitio of Ilian which is now part of the municipality of Dumaran).^[7]

Abaroan
Antonino
Bagong Bayan
Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
Barangay II (Poblacion)
Barangay III (Poblacion)
Barangay IV (Poblacion)
Barangay V (Poblacion) (Porao Island)
Barangay VI (Poblacion) (Johnson Island)
Caramay
Dumarao
Iraan
Jolo
Magara (Arasan)
Malcampo
Mendoza
Narra (Minara)
New Barbacan (Retac)
New Cuyo
Nicanor Zabala
Rizal
Salvacion
San Isidro
San Jose
San Miguel
San Nicolas
Sandoval
Tagumpay
Taradungan
Tinitian
Tumarbong

Climate

Climate data for Roxas, 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)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	56 (2.2)	38 (1.5)	68 (2.7)	71 (2.8)	157 (6.2)	208 (8.2)	212 (8.3)	194 (7.6)	216 (8.5)	218 (8.6)	189 (7.4)	107 (4.2)	1,734 (68.2)
Average rainy days	12.9	10.5	14.3	15.9	24.6	27.6	28.6	27.4	27.8	27.5	23.5	18.6	259.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)^[8]

Demographics

Population census of Roxas

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	9,329	—
1970	16,341	+5.76%
1975	19,976	+4.11%
1980	24,890	+4.50%
1990	36,604	+3.93%
1995	44,370	+3.67%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2000	47,242	+1.35%
2007	51,084	+1.08%
2010	61,058	+6.71%
2015	65,358	+1.30%
2020	69,624	+1.34%
2024	69,729	+0.04%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]

In the 2024 census, the population of Roxas, Palawan, was 69,729 people,^[14] with a density of 59 inhabitants per square kilometre or 150 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Roxas

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20

30

40

50

60

70

2000
60.62

2003
59.64

2006
29.40

2009
24.91

2012
20.99

2015
18.33

2018
10.78

2021
17.74

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]

Education

There are three schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.^[23] These are the

Roxas Central Schools District
Roxas North Schools District
Roxas South Schools District

Primary and elementary schools

Abaroan Elementary School
Agustin Ello Elementary School
Andres Soriano Memorial Elementary School
Antonino Elementary School
Arasan Elementary School
Bagong Bayan Elementary School
Bagong Silang Elementary School
Balai Ya Pag-Adalan Kat Mga Katutubo Elementary School
Buayan Elementary School
Candelaria Elementary School
Capalan Elementary School
Caramay Elementary School
Dumarao Elementary School
Francisco F. Ponce de Leon Elementary School
Green Island Elementary School
Ibangan Elementary School
Iraan Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School
Jolo Elementary School
Little Caramay Elementary School
Magara Elementary School
Magara School for Philippine Craftsmen
Malabusog Elementary School
Malcampo Elementary School
Maragoc Elementary School
Maranatha Christian Academy
Matalangao Elementary School
Maykawayan Elementary School
Mendoza Elementary School
Nanabu Indigenous People Elementary School
Narra Elementary School
New Barbacan Elementary School
New Cuyo Elementary School
Nicanor Zabala Elementary School
Pedro Baquiao Memorial Elementary School
Ramon Gacayan Elementary School
Rizal Elementary School
Rodriguez Elementary School
Roxas Baptist Christian Academy
Roxas Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Roxas North Central School
Salvacion Elementary School
Salvador Elementary School
San Dionisio Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
San Jose Elementary School
San Miguel Elementary School
San Nicolas Elementary School
Sandoval Elementary School
Shell Island Elementary School
Tagumpay Elementary School
Taradungan Elementary School
Tinitian Elementary School
Trinidad Cario Elementary School
Tulariquen Elementary School
Tumarbong Elementary School

Secondary schools

Abaroan National High School
Dumarao Brgy. High School
F. Lagan Sr. Memorial National High School (Caramay National High School)
Green Island National High School
Mendoza National Agricultural High School
Nicanor Zabala National High School
Roxas National Comprehensive High School
San Jose (Roxas) National High School
Tagumpay National High School
Tinitian National High School
Tumarbong National High School

References

↑ Municipality of Roxas | (DILG)
↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "An act creating the municipality of Roxas, province of Palawan". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
↑ "An Act Converting the Sitio of Bagongbayan in the Barrio of Ilian, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, into a Barrio". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
↑ "Roxas, Palawan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2025.

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[1] Municipality of Roxas | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[3] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[4] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[5] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[6] "An act creating the municipality of Roxas, province of Palawan". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

[7] "An Act Converting the Sitio of Bagongbayan in the Barrio of Ilian, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, into a Barrio". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.

[met_norms-8] "Roxas, Palawan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 17 November 2019.

[9] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[PSA15–17-10] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–17-11] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-17-12] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-13] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[14] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

[15] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[16] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[17] "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[18] "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[19] "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[20] "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[21] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[22] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[23] "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2025.

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v t e Province of Palawan
Puerto Princesa (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Aborlan Agutaya Araceli Balabac Bataraza Brooke's Point Busuanga Cagayancillo Coron Culion Cuyo Dumaran El Nido Kalayaan Linapacan Magsaysay Narra Quezon Rizal Roxas San Vicente Sofronio Española Taytay
Highly urbanized city	Puerto Princesa (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Palawan by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)