Puerto Princesa City is the capital of Palawan, it lies in the heart of the long island province. Considered as the vastest city in the country, it stretches over 106 kilometers of land. It is approximately 306 nautical miles from Manila, 206 from Panay Island and about 250 from Zamboanga. To its west lies the South China Sea while its eastern coastline faces the Sulu Sea.
General Information
Land Area: 253,982 has.
No. of Barangays: 66
Land Area: 253,982 has.
No. of Barangays: 66
Population: 210,508 (2007 census)
People and Dialect:
English is widely spoken
Tagalog,Cuyunon,Cebuano
Indigenous Groups:
Tagbanua and Batak
Economic Activities:
Agriculture, Fishing
Tourism, Trade & Industry
People and Dialect:
English is widely spoken
Tagalog,Cuyunon,Cebuano
Indigenous Groups:
Tagbanua and Batak
Economic Activities:
Agriculture, Fishing
Tourism, Trade & Industry
Climate
The City of Puerto Princesa is seldom hit by typhoons. However, the best time to visit the city is during the dry warm months of March to May. The coolest months are November, December, January and February. It has two prevailing types of climate: Six (6) months of dry weather (November to April) and six (6) months of wet weather (May to October), with the heaviest records of rainfall in September.
Getting There
By Air, it take 55 minutes from Manila via Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines or Cebu Pacific.
Activities
Puerto Princesa City is a perfect destination for eco-tourism. It offers a variety of land based and sea adventures. The rich waters and marine environment are ideal for scuba diving enthusiasts, snorkeling, kayaking, island hopping, sailing and fishing. For the more adventurous, spelunking and jungle trekking are available. And you can also have tours arranged to visit the various indigenous tribes in their native villages. Lastly, there is a wide selection of native arts and crafts to choose from, available in the many shops and stalls around the city, as well as at the local open-air market.
