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It is a city located in the western [[Provinces of the Philippines|Philippine province]] of [[Palawan]] and is the [[Cities of the Philippines|westernmost city]] in the [[Philippines]]. Though the seat of government and capitol of the province, the city itself is one of 38 [[Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities|independent cities]] within the Philippines not controlled by the province in which it is geographically located and is therefore an independent area located within Palawan for its geographical and statistical purposes by the [[Philippine Statistics Authority]]. It is the largest city in the province of Palawan and the [[Mimaropa]] region.
It is the least densely populated city in the Philippines with {{convert|110|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|inhabitants |inhabitants|sp=us}}. In terms of land area, the city is the second largest geographically after [[Davao City]] with an area of {{convert|2381.02|km2|sp=us}}.<ref name="PSA-NSCB-ListofCities">{{cite web |title=List of Cities |url=http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/listcity.asp |website=Philippine Statistics Authority – National Statistical Coordination Board |access-date=February 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220045708/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/listcity.asp |archive-date=February 20, 2016}}</ref> Puerto Princesa is the location of the Philippines' [[AFP Western Command|Western Command]] headquarters.<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304065704577423962285903208 Sea Tensions Deepen With China's Rise] June 7, 2012</ref>
Today, Puerto Princesa is a tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood restaurants. It has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines.<ref name="WildAsiaOrg">{{cite news |last1=Graceffo |first1=Antonio |title=Puerto Princesa: The Philippines' Cleanest and Greenest City |url=http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm/RTI/Puerto_Princesa |access-date=February 13, 2019 |work=Wild Asia |date=June 9, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104225638/http://www.wildasia.org/main.cfm/RTI/Puerto_Princesa |archive-date=January 4, 2013}}</ref>
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[[File:PuertoPrincesaRizal.JPG|thumb|[[Puerto Princesa Cathedral|Immaculate Conception Cathedral]] and Rizal Park]]
In the 2020 census, the population of Puerto Princesa was 307,079 people,{{PH census|current}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|307,079/2,381.02|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or|sp=us}}.
Waves of migrants from other Philippine provinces, and even other countries, have turned Puerto Princesa into a melting pot of various cultures. Among the original inhabitants are the Cuyonons who have a rich legacy of folklore and traditions. Indigenous groups include the [[Tagbanwa people|Tagbanwas]], Palawanos, Molbogs and [[Batak people (Philippines)|Bataks]], each group with its distinct culture and system of beliefs.
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There are also a number of restaurants, bars and shopping malls, including the [[Robinsons Place Palawan]], NCCC Mall Palawan, Unitop Mall Puerto Princesa, as well as the recently{{When|date=December 2023}} opened [[SM City Puerto Princesa]].
Some tourists who come to Puerto Princesa visit the [[Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park]], one of the [[New7Wonders of Nature]], located {{convert|50
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[[File:Puerto Princesa Tricycles - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Tricycle]]s within the city]]
The main modes of transport are via [[tricycles]], [[jeepneys]] and vans-for-hire (or PUVs/public utility vehicles). [[Taxi]]s started operating since April 2015, plying through the city center and nearby tourist destinations. Provincial buses and jeepneys operate from the San Jose terminal located {{convert|7
====E-tricycle====<!-- There are no e-tricycle visible in Puerto Princesa. -->
Then-Puerto Princesa
▲Puerto Princesa then Mayor [[Edward S. Hagedorn]] unveiled the environment friendly and economical [[electric]]-powered "Trikebayan" (which does not emit any noise or [[carbon monoxide]]) at the Kapihan sa Sulo forum, Sulo Hotel, [[Quezon City]]. The Trikebayan costs only {{Philippine peso|48}} or $1.20 per day to operate, while a gasoline-powered [[tricycle]] operation would cost {{Philippine peso|200}}.<ref name="Philstar-Tricycles">{{cite news |last1=Campo |first1=Liv G. |title=Hagedorn urges use of electric tricycles |url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2008/05/06/60423/hagedorn-urges-use-electric-tricycles |access-date=February 13, 2019 |work=The Philippine Star|date=May 6, 2008}}</ref> Rolly Concepcion, who conceptualized the Trikebayan, said that converting a tricycle engine to electric costs {{Philippine peso|68000}}. The rechargeable battery under the passenger seat can run for 12 hours.<ref name="Inquirer-Tricycle">{{cite news |last1=Andrade |first1=Jeannette |title=Finally, a tricycle we could all love |url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080120-113528/Finally-a-tricycle-we-could-all-love |access-date=February 13, 2019 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=January 20, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120053411/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080120-113528/Finally-a-tricycle-we-could-all-love |archive-date=January 20, 2008}}</ref> There was a dealership for these trikes on the north highway but it closed down in 2011.
Although Puerto Princesa has this bold plan for electric vehicles, the municipal government and tourist office has stated (when asked by a tourist in August 2011),{{better source needed|date=April 2019}} that it has no published or announced plan for providing for the current and future needs and safety of pedestrians or bicycle riders. Spaces for walking and bicycling from one place to another are not being considered.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
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