Araceli, Palawan


Araceli, officially the Municipality of Araceli, is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area.

Etymology

The town's Catholic parish is Nuestra Señora de Araceli, a Spanish term that can be translated to "Our Lady of Altar of the Sky".

History

Araceli was formerly known as Dumaran until it was renamed on June 15, 1954. In 1961, barrios Dumaran, Bacao, Bohol, Calasag, and San Juan were excised from Araceli to form part of the new municipality of Dumaran, effective upon the election of its new municipal officials later that year.

Geography

Barangays

Araceli is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Balogo
  • Calandagan
  • Dagman
  • Dalayawon
  • Lumacad
  • Madoldolon
  • Mauringuen
  • Omulan
  • Osmeña
  • Poblacion
  • San Jose De Oro
  • Santo Niño
  • Taloto
  • Tiemad
  • Tinintinan

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Araceli was 14,554 people, with a density of.

Education

The Araceli Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Araceli Central School
  • Araceli North Central School
  • Baing Elementary School
  • Balogo Elementary School
  • Bolocot Elementary School
  • Calandagan Elementary School
  • Dagman Elementary School
  • Dalayawan Elementary School
  • Lumacad Elementary School
  • Maducang Elementary School
  • Madoldolon Elementary School
  • Mauriguen Elementary School
  • Osmeña Elementary School
  • San Felipe Elementary School
  • San Jose De Oro Elementary School
  • Sto Niño Elementary School
  • Taloto Elementary School
  • Tinintinan Elementary School

Secondary schools