Barangay Profile

Barangay Maunlad

Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, Region IV-B

PSGC 1731500037 ZIP 5300
4,369 Population
19th of 66 By Population
23.8 m Elevation
5300 ZIP Code
Philippines MIMAROPA Romblon Puerto Princesa City Barangays Maunlad
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Barangay Maunlad is a barangay in Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1731500037 with ZIP code 5300, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,369. That makes it the 19th most populous of Puerto Princesa City's 66 barangays (1.4% of the municipal total of 316,384). It sits at about 23.8 m above sea level at coordinates 9.7325, 118.7392.

Overview

Barangay Maunlad is a local community situated within Puerto Princesa City, Romblon. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Maunlad is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Maunlad is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Puerto Princesa City, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,933 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,809 +7.25% 876
2000 May 1 3,724 +6.23% 915
2007 Aug 1 4,315 +2.05% 591
2010 May 1 4,027 -2.48% -288
2015 Aug 1 3,865 -0.78% -162
2020 May 1 4,369 +2.61% 504
1,933
2,809
3,724
4,315
4,027
3,865
4,369
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Maunlad is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Puerto Princesa City.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 69 1.79%
1 to 4 227 5.87%
5 to 9 340 8.8%
10 to 14 357 9.24%
15 to 19 490 12.68%
20 to 24 452 11.69%
25 to 29 317 8.2%
30 to 34 307 7.94%
35 to 39 306 7.92%
40 to 44 232 6%
45 to 49 180 4.66%
50 to 54 163 4.22%
55 to 59 139 3.6%
60 to 64 109 2.82%
65 to 69 71 1.84%
70 to 74 37 0.96%
75 to 79 34 0.88%
80 and over 35 0.91%
Under 1
69
1 to 4
227
5 to 9
340
10 to 14
357
15 to 19
490
20 to 24
452
25 to 29
317
30 to 34
307
35 to 39
306
40 to 44
232
45 to 49
180
50 to 54
163
55 to 59
139
60 to 64
109
65 to 69
71
70 to 74
37
75 to 79
34
80 and over
35
993

Young population (0-14) · 25.69%

2,695

Working-age population (15-64) · 69.73%

177

Older population (65+) · 4.58%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Maunlad is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Puerto Princesa City.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 371 5.21
1995 Sep 1 563 4.99
2000 May 1 806 4.62
2007 Aug 1 982 4.39
2010 May 1 949 4.24
2015 Aug 1 894 4.32
371
563
806
982
949
894
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

19th of 66

Relative rank among Puerto Princesa City's barangays by 2020 population.

23.8 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 18 m municipal median.

Barangay Maunlad is located at approximately 9.7325, 118.7392 (9°43'57" N, 118°44'21" E) on Luzon , roughly 23.8 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

MIMAROPA is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

MIMAROPA has moderate seismic exposure from regional fault systems, with occasional felt earthquakes.

Moderate
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Maunlad in municipality of Puerto Princesa City, province of Romblon is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Maunlad
PSGC Code 1731500037
Population (2020) 4,369
Rank in Municipality 19th of 66
Coordinates 9.7325, 118.7392 (9°43'57" N, 118°44'21" E)
Elevation 23.8 m above sea level
City / Municipality Puerto Princesa City
Province Romblon
Region MIMAROPA
ZIP Code 5300

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Puerto Princesa City.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Puerto Princesa City

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Maunlad and the wider Puerto Princesa City area.

12 Businesses Listed
Hotels & Accommodation

Go Hotels Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Astoria Palawan

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Aziza Paradise Hotel

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

The Dome Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa City

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

The Funny Lion - Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Marianne Hotel

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Canvas Boutique Hotel

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Hotels & Accommodation

Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa City, MIMAROPA

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Maunlad located?

Barangay Maunlad is a barangay in Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1731500037 with ZIP code 5300, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,369. That makes it the 19th most populous of Puerto Princesa City's 66 barangays (1.4% of the municipal total of 316,384). It sits at about 23.8 m above sea level at coordinates 9.7325, 118.7392.

What is the population of Barangay Maunlad?

4,369 as of the 2020 Census, the 19th largest of Puerto Princesa City's 66 barangays (1.4% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Maunlad?

The PSGC code is 1731500037, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maunlad?

ZIP 5300, covering Puerto Princesa City and its barangays.

How many barangays does Puerto Princesa City have?

66 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.