Coron, Palawan

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Map of Palawan showing the location of Coron
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Coron from the sea

Coron is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,243 people in 6,264 households.

The municipality covers part of Busuanga Island and all of the nearby Coron Island. Both islands are part of the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan. The main industries of Coron are fishing and tourism, being a popular diving location.

[edit] Barangays

Coron is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.

  • Banuang Daan
  • Bintuan
  • Borac
  • Buenavista
  • Bulalacao
  • Cabugao
  • Decabobo
  • Decalachao
  • Guadalupe
  • Lajala
  • Malawig
  • Marcilla
  • Barangay I (Pob.)
  • Barangay II (Pob.)
  • Barangay III (Pob.)
  • Barangay IV (Pob.)
  • Barangay V (Pob.)
  • San Jose
  • San Nicolas
  • Salvacion
  • Tagumpay
  • Tara
  • Turda
  • Barangay VI (Pob.)

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City and Municipalities of Palawan

Aborlan • Agutaya • Araceli • Balabac • Bataraza • Brooke's Point • Busuanga • Cagayancillo • Coron • Culion • Cuyo • Dumaran • El Nido • Kalayaan • Linapacan • Magsaysay • Narra • Puerto Princesa City • Quezon • Rizal • Roxas • San Vicente • Sofronio Española • Taytay

Coordinates: 11°60′N, 120°12′E

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