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Roxas Local Directory

Roxas is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Palawan, MIMAROPA (Region IV-B), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 69,729 residents.

PSGC 1705318000 ZIP 5212
124 Barangays
69,729 Population
0 Attractions
0 Restaurants
4 Businesses
Philippines MIMAROPA Palawan Roxas
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Roxas is a municipality in Palawan, MIMAROPA, made up of 124 barangays with a 2020 census population of 69,729. It is registered under PSGC code 1705318000 and uses ZIP code 5212. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 4 verified businesses in Roxas.

About Roxas

Roxas is a municipality in the province of Palawan, MIMAROPA, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.

The municipality is home to 124 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 69,729 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1705318000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 5212.

Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Roxas.

azifind also lists 4 verified businesses based in Roxas, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.

Geographic Facts

Key administrative and demographic data for Roxas.

Municipality Classification
Palawan Province
MIMAROPA Region
69,729 Population
124 Barangays
5212 Postal Code

Location and Geography

Roxas is located in Palawan within the MIMAROPA of the Philippines. The municipality includes 124 barangays.

Roxas sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Palawan, including Aborlan, Agutaya, Araceli, Balabac.

Festivals and Events in Roxas

1 recorded festivals and events in Roxas.

Cultural July

Pagay Festival

"Pagay" means rice; celebrates the town's primary agricultural crop and farming community.

Local Food in Roxas

Culinary specialties documented in Roxas and Palawan.

Munggo Soup (Gisadong Munggo)

A staple comfort food given IsabelaÔÇÖs status as the top mung bean producer; often cooked with tinapa (smoked fish) or chicharon for depth.

Corn-based Dishes

Utilizing the province's corn abundance, dishes like corn-fed chicken or corn-based soups are common in local households.

Adobong Isabela

A variation of the national dish that often incorporates a higher ratio of local vinegar and specific cuts of pork or chicken favored in the valley.

Dinengdeng (Isabela Style)

Features a wider variety of freshwater fish from the province's river systems, seasoned with locally produced bagoong.

Barangays in Roxas

Roxas is divided into 124 barangays under PSGC code 1705318000.

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Businesses & Services in Roxas

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms based in Roxas, Palawan, searchable by category.

4 Businesses Listed

Travel Tips for Roxas

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Roxas.

Getting Around

Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.

Roxas in the Philippine Administrative System

Roxas is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1705318000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.

As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Roxas is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 124 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.

Roxas is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Palawan in MIMAROPA.

People Also Ask About Roxas

What is Roxas known for?

Roxas is a municipality in Palawan, MIMAROPA. It is documented with 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 4 verified businesses in this directory.

Where is Roxas located?

Roxas is located in Palawan, MIMAROPA, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1705318000.

How many barangays does Roxas have?

Roxas has 124 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.

What food is Roxas known for?

Documented local dishes include Munggo Soup (Gisadong Munggo), Corn-based Dishes, Adobong Isabela.

What is the population of Roxas?

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Roxas has a recorded population of 69,729.

What is the ZIP code of Roxas?

The PhilPost ZIP code of Roxas is 5212.

What cities or municipalities are near Roxas?

Nearby localities in Palawan include Aborlan, Agutaya, Araceli, Balabac.

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Administrative and geographic data for Roxas follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →