an island of the SW Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea: the westernmost island in the country; mountainous and forested. Capital: Puerto Princesa. Pop (Palawan province): 755 412 (2000). Area: 11 785 sq km (4550 sq miles)
Palawan in American English
(pɑˈlɑwɑn)
island in the W Philippines, southwest of Mindoro: 4,550 sq mi (11,784 sq km)