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Culion, officially the Municipality of Culion (Tagalog: Bayan ng Culion), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,213 people.
Culion is a town with a rich and unique history as the former home of leprosy patients and health workers. Explore its old buildings, museum, and viewpoint to see how it transformed from an isolated paradise to a rising tourist destination.
Mar 13, 2023 · Culion is a former leper colony in Calamianes Group of Islands that offers rich history and natural attractions. Learn how to get there, where to stay, and what to do in this travel guide by Lakwatsero.
In 1933 the Culion Welfare Board included the Catholic and Protestant chaplains, the Sister Superior, and the social worker. The colony had two areas: one that was the “colony proper, where most of the inmates live” and Balala, where the healthy people who serviced the colony lived.
Mar 14, 2017 · Not so long ago, the island of Culion was turned into the country’s only leper colony. Today, the once-infamous island is free of the disease. Once a colony where leprosy patients were quarantined for life, the island is now coming into its own.
Nov 3, 2016 · Visiting this historical town of Culion is one of the highlights of my travels in the Philippines as I got to learn about leprosy, the rich history of the island, and the locals’ simple way of living. It’s worth exploring the town as it’s a major depart from the usual island hopping.
Jun 19, 2022 · From 1914 to 1921, Culion was believed to be the largest leprosy colony in the world. In 1933, the number of lepers on the island was 7,000. The colony had two areas: one where most of the patients lived, and Balala, where the healthy personnel resided.
