Araceli, officially the Municipality of Araceli (), is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area.
Etymology The town's Catholic parish is Nuestra Señora de Araceli, a Spanish term that can be translated to "Our Lady of Altar of the Sky" (from ara, meaning altar; and celi, meaning sky).
History
Spanish era During Spanish times, Araceli was formerly known as Dumaran.
World War II In October 1944, Japanese forces landed on Araceli. Guerrilla forces retreated to the mountains and established fortifications with tunnels and barbed wires to resist the invading force. These guerrillas were led by Guerrilla Mayor Louis Dawson and Vice Mayor Donato Negosa. In February 1945 however, Japanese forces evacuated to concentrate their forces into mainland Palawan to prepare for the defense against the American landing.
Modern era Dumaran was renamed Araceli on June 15, 1954. In 1961, barrios Dumaran, Bacao, Bohol, Calasag, and San Juan were excised from Araceli to form part of the new municipality of Dumaran, effective upon the election of its new municipal officials later that year.
Geography
Barangays Araceli is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Balogo Calandagan (formerly Tudela) Dagman Dalayawon Lumacad Madoldolon Mauringuen Omulan Osmeña Poblacion (Centro) San Jose De Oro Santo Niño Taloto Tiemad Tinintinan
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Araceli was 14,554 people, with a density of .
Economy
Education The Araceli Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
Araceli Central School Araceli North Central School Baing Elementary School Balogo Elementary School Bolocot Elementary School Calandagan Elementary School Dagman Elementary School Dalayawan Elementary School Lumacad Elementary School Maducang Elementary School Madoldolon Elementary School Mauriguen Elementary School Osmeña Elementary School San Felipe Elementary School San Jose De Oro Elementary School Sto Niño Elementary School Taloto Elementary School Tinintinan Elementary School
Secondary schools
Araceli National High School Araceli Plainview National High School Araceli Western National High School Calandagan National High School
References
External links Araceli Profile at PhilAtlas.com [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System