Palawan's 2nd congressional district
| Palawan's 2nd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Location of Palawan within the Philippines | |
| Province | Palawan |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Population | 438,769 (2020) |
| Electorate | 260,323 (2022) |
| Major settlements | 7 LGUs
|
| Area | 6,116.50 km2 (2,361.59 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1987 |
| Representative | Jose Chavez Alvarez |
| Political party | NPC |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
Palawan's 2nd congressional district is one of the three congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Palawan. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. The district encompasses the southern portion of Palawan Island including the Balabac Island group. It consists of the municipalities of Balabac, Bataraza, Brooke's Point, Narra, Quezon, Rizal and Sofronio Española. Prior to redistricting in 2012, the district also included the capital city Puerto Princesa and the municipality of Aborlan. The district is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Jose C. Alvarez of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).