Reasons to Live in Palawan, the Last Frontier of the Philippines

By CitiGlobal Team April 19, 2021

Palawan has been recognized repetitively as the best island in the world. It boasts beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity. As the Philippines’ last frontier, Palawan is able to retain more than 50% of its original forest cover while its mountainous slopes feature wide stretches of old-growth forests. Certainly, Palawan is one of the Philippines’ precious treasures.

But beyond its worldwide fame, Palawan is also one of the best places to live in the Philippines. Palawan real estate is a booming industry and there are reasons why you should also look into the idea of making Palawan your home based on important factors.

Main Reasons to Live in Palawan

Accessibility

One of the most important factors in choosing a new home is accessibility. Is the property that you’re eyeing easy to reach?

Palawan is very accessible. From Manila, you can reach Palawan via sea or air. However, the most preferred mode of transportation is by air. It only takes no more than one and a half hours to reach Palawan from Manila. The province also boasts of 4 airports: The Puerto Princesa International Airport, El Nido Airport, Cesar Lim Rodriguez (CLR) Airport in Taytay, and Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Coron. There is also another airport being constructed in San Vicente to accommodate more flights soon. All serve as your portal to the key destinations in Palawan.

Culture

Another important factor in choosing the best place to live in is culture. To live comfortably, you have to find a place that will make you fit in and feel welcomed.

Palawan has a very diverse culture with more than 75 distinct cultural groups in the area, most are of Asian origin. This is the reason why people in Palawan speak different languages and have different religious beliefs. It is also home to a variety of colorful and exciting festivals that feature parades, processions, and religious ceremonies.

Lastly, the people in Palawan are very warm and friendly. They are very hospitable and accommodating. They are known to make visitors feel at home and always ready to lend a helping hand even to foreigners.

Good Geographical Location

Generally, Palawan has tropical weather which makes it a popular destination for tourists. Weather-wise, you won’t have to deal with so many adjustments since its weather is the same as most places in the country.

Another advantage is its geographical setting. Palawan is rarely hit by typhoons. It is also known as the most stable place in the country since you won’t find active volcanoes, fault lines, and deep trenches in the area. In fact, from 1907 to 2012, there are no recorded destructive earthquakes that hit Palawan.

Population

The population also counts as an important factor when choosing a place to live in. In this aspect, Palawan also has the advantage.

Based on 2015 statistics, Palawan ranks 3rd among the most sparsely populated provinces. In the study, Palawan has a population of 58 persons per square kilometer. This suggests that when you live in Palawan, you won’t have to worry about overcrowding even if you’re in a highly urbanized city.

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The last frontier of the Philippines offers a great place to live in. As it rose to popularity as a tourist destination, Palawan real estate has also become a booming industry. Finding a home or a beachfront property in Palawan now leaves you with a wide range of options.

Diamond Beach Residences, one of CitiGlobal’s world-class beachfront developments in Palawan is a leisure property that can be your home or a source of passive income.

CitiGlobal's future developments in Palawan also include real estate properties in Coron, Culion, Linapacan, El Nido, Taytay, San Vicente, Port Barton, Puerto Princesa, Quezon, Narra, Sofronia Espanola, and Irarat.

Check out this video to know the locations of CitiGlobal’s real estate development projects all over the Philippines:

For affordable but world-class real estate investments in Palawan such as the Diamond Beach Residences or to inquire about land partnership opportunities with CitiGlobal, send us a message.

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Source: https://citiglobal.com.ph/blog/reasons-to-live-in-palawan-last-frontier-philippines/