INTRODUCTION:
Boracay considered as the nature’s gift for the tourist is a small island stretching across several kilometers of land with northern tip narrowing upto one kilometer. The butterfly shaped island has a very small population of 12003 people as per the figures available till the year 2000.
Boracay would not have been known in the history of tourism had not a few travelers treaded on the white sands of the beautiful sea water beach. Some believes that it was a movie group that had made the world know bout this place. Whatever may be the fact, this beautiful island began to be explored by people from European countries especially from Switzerland and Germany. Some of these travelers were so enchanted by the beauty of the place that settled down here in the serene island. Population of Boracay is a mixed population of the Germans, Swiss, British, Australian, Bavarians, Belgians and Australians.Evolving itself from a sleepy and sparsely populated area into the Beach Capital of Philippines, this wonderful island has become the home of many tourists. Today Boracay has a healthy population density with 1241 people living in a square km of area. The demography of the place reflects a diverse culture which though not very developed but is decent enough for the tourists to enjoy in every manner they want. Population of Boracay comprises of the three communities – Yap in the north, Bolabag in the center and Monac-monac in the south. The three communities together have more than 2300 houses. There is not enough provision for education in the island with only one high school and one elementary school. Boracay, the once sleeping fishing village is today a virtual tourist destination for most beach lovers. The population dwells upon tourism which is the only industry that caters to the need of the people. AsiaRooms.com gives a detail of the Population of Boracay.
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