Barangay Panitian

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Panitian is one of the administrative divisions of Sofronio Española in Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Panitian had a population of 6,187. This made it the 2nd largest of 9 barangays in Sofronio Española by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Panitian accounted for approximately 16.54% of the total population of Sofronio Española, which stood at 37,416 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Panitian changed from 5,274 to 6,187, a shift of +17.3% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Sofronio Española. Barangay Panitian is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Sofronio Española is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Panitian, 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 Panitian ranks 22nd by 2020 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.