Other investment opportunities in the area consist of mango processing like mango puree, dried mangoes and canning. Palauig is located at the northern central part of the province and south of the capital town of Zambales. Total land area is 31,000 hectares consisting of more than 20,000 hectares of forest area and another 20,000 hectares of alienable and disposable land for crops, fishponds and pasture lands. Palauig is characterized by high mountains and rolling hills, beautiful shorelines of black and white sand facing the South China sea. It is shielded from typhoons coming from the Pacific Ocean that usually passes through Central Luzon but is open to the south west monsoon winds.
Fishing grounds are in abundance.
Total population is 24,964 as of 1995 composed of 4,920 households. Palauig has an abundant supply of fresh mangoes. Coal Fired Power Plant is located in Masinloc, a neighboring town. Bayantel operates a Calling Station and Digitel Tower is situated within the municipality. Expansion of Digitel s service area in Palauig is under negotiation.