Batarasa, Philippines
Bataraza
Batarasa is a town of 6,169 people in Mimaropa, Philippines, founded in January 1, 1964.
Why visit Batarasa
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Batarasa
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About Batarasa
Bataraza, officially the Municipality of Bataraza (Tagalog: Bayan ng Bataraza), is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,384 people, making it the second most populous city/town in Palawan (after Puerto Princesa).
From the Wikipedia article Bataraza (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
History
The area that forms the present-day Bataraza was previously part of the municipality of Brooke's Point. On June 18, 1961, the barrios of Bonobono, Bulalacao, Buliluyan, Culandanum, Igang-Igang, Inogbong, Iwahig, Malihud, Malitub, Marangas, Ocayan, Puring, Rio Tuba, Sandoval, Sarong, Sapa, Sumbiling, Tabud, Tagnato, Tagolango, Taratak, and Tarusan were separated from Brooke's Point and constituted into a new municipality known as Batarasa (Bataraza), by virtue of Republic Act No. 3425. The law took effect on January 1, 1964, following the election of its first municipal officials in November 1963.
From the History section of Bataraza on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare1
Map of Batarasa
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Tarusan 13 km west, about 13 min by car
- Saraza 18 km east, about 18 min by car
- Brookes Point 25 km northeast, about 25 min by car
- Jose Rizal 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
- Conduaga 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
- Panalingaan 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
- Rio Tuba 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
- Pañgobilian 29 km northeast, about 29 min by car
- Mainit 28 km northeast, about 28 min by car
- Tagbita 31 km west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS055-E-67816 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-67815 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-67817 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-67818 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-67814 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-67813 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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