Balabac, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Balabac, in the Palawan province, within Region IV-B (Mimaropa) in the Republic of The Philippines
Agutayan • Bancalaan • Bugsuk (New Cagayancillo) • Catagupan • Indalawan • Malaking Ilog • Mangsee • Melville • Pandanan • Pasig • Poblacion I • Poblacion II • Poblacion III • Poblacion IV • Poblacion V • Poblacion VI • Rabor • Ramos • Salang • Sebaring
Balabac, Palawan, Philippines
Municipality Class: 2nd Class
Area in Hectares: 58251.00
Population (2020 Census): 42,525
Population (2015 Census): 40,142
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.23%
Balabac 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Shuaib K. Astami
Vice Mayor: Jerom B. Baylon
Councilors:
- Rodulfo D. Baylon
- Manuel L. Baylon
- Felix T. Baylon
- Ricardo S. Baylon
- Noel C. Baylon
- Jose D. Baylon
- Ernesto P. Baylon
- Virgilio L. Baylon
Balabac, Palawan, 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Shuaib Juaini Astami
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Al-Hazni Abubakar Astami
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Carman Osman Condes
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Abdul Aziz Sarael Astami
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rabbana Buahe Ami
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Alvin Pandaog Cama
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Cherry-Lyn Simson Hamja
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rudy Abdulla Mohammad-Ain
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Alanben Sara Rodriguez
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Salamia Astami Asli
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