Brooke's Point
A 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. Named after its founder Sir James Brooke, the municipality once promoted ecotourism.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,928 people in 9,634 households.
Barangays
Brooke's Point is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.
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General Information
Brooke’s Point was named after the British army explorer Sir James Brooke, who served as the governor of Sarawak, Borneo in the 1830s. In one of his voyages, he landed on the tip of what is now called Brooke’s Point, then inhabited by native Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu.
How to get there
Shuttle vans (CENTRO) taking passengers to Brooke's Point town center. Regularly depart from CENTRO SHUTTLE SERVICE TERMINAL at San Jose, Puerto Princesa City and Brooke's Point. Vans for rent are also available. Buses and jeepneys also depart daily from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Puerto Princesa City. 4 hours travel time.
Mode of transportation
Tricycles are the main means of transportation within Brooke's Point. They ply the streets between 6am to 7pm, although trips may be arranged privately.
Attractions
- Sabsaban Falls: Found in Cabar, Aribungos, Sabsaban Falls’ cool and pristine waters is sheltered by a watershed that forms a natural canopy from the sun. About 30 minutes from the town center, Sabsaban Falls may be reached by tricycle or on foot.
- Port Miller & Lighthouse Tower: A historical landmark in Brooke’s Point, Port Miller is a cemented water tank constructed as a source of potable water for the natives and settlers of the municipality. Reportedly built by Sir James Brooke himself, the remnants of the original lighthouse tower are still visible, although the area is now occupied by a new lighthouse.
- Bakbakan Falls & Mainit Hot Springs: Located in Barangay Mainit, the river drops over a steep rock face and falls 50 meters into a natural pool. There is also Mainit (hot), whose waters are reputed to have medicinal properties.
- Brooke’s Point Ecological Park and Mt. Maruyog Farms: Set amidst spectacular scenery, the Brooke’s Point Ecological Park and Mt Maruyog offer high-country buffs with some of nature’s most awesome vistas. The 145-hectare Ecological Park is the showcase of the municipality’s love and concern for nature.
- Ocean Spring: Located in Barangay Oring-Oring, it is a fresh water spring in the middle of the sea.
