Situated in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan, Barangay Aporawan is one of the administrative divisions of MIMAROPA Region. It had a population of 4,463 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Aborlan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
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Barangay Aporawan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Aporawan
Barangay Aporawan forms part of Aborlan, a municipality in Palawan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Aporawan had a population of 4,463. This made it the 1st largest of 19 barangays in Aborlan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Aporawan accounted for approximately 11.17% of the total population of Aborlan, which stood at 39,972 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 4,303 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 4,463 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Aporawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aborlan is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Aporawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Aporawan ranks 74th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Aporawan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Aporawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,403
—
—
2020 CPH
4,303
+900
+26.4%
2024 POPCEN
4,463
+160
+3.7%
2015–2020: +26.4% total (+4.80%/yr).2020–2024: +3.7% total (+0.92%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Aborlan
1stof 19
Among the top 10% of Aborlan by population.
Share of Aborlan
11.2%
of the municipality's total 39,972 residents.
Rank in Palawan
74thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 83.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aborlan (municipality) class
1st
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Aporawan
Where is Barangay Aporawan located?▾
Barangay Aporawan is a barangay in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Aporawan hall?▾
Barangay Aporawan is located in Aborlan, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Aporawan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Aporawan is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Aporawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Aporawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aborlan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Aporawan part of?▾
Barangay Aporawan is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Aporawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Aporawan is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Aborlan?▾
Aborlan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Aporawan.
Has the population of Barangay Aporawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Aporawan went from 4,303 residents to 4,463 — a change of +3.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Aporawan in?▾
Barangay Aporawan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Aborlan.
How many barangays are in Aborlan?▾
Aborlan has 19 barangays, including Barangay Aporawan. You can browse the full list on our Aborlan page.
How many residents does Barangay Aporawan have?▾
Barangay Aporawan had a population of 4,463 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Aporawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aborlan is 5302. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Aporawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Aporawan was last updated on 2026-05-24. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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