Masbate Island
Not to be confused with Masbate (province) or Masbate City.
Location of the island within Bicol Region | |
Masbate Island Location within the Philippines | |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 12°9′36″N 123°36′35″E / 12.16000°N 123.60972°ECoordinates: 12°9′36″N 123°36′35″E / 12.16000°N 123.60972°E |
Adjacent bodies of water |
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Area | 3,268 km2 (1,262 sq mi) |
Highest point | Mount Uac |
Administration | |
Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Masbate |
Demographics | |
Ethnic groups |
Masbate is one of the three major islands of Masbate Province in the Philippines. The other two major islands are Ticao Island and Burias Island. It is the world's 155th largest island according to area and the world's 59th largest island according to population.
External links
- Geographic data related to Masbate Island at OpenStreetMap
- Masbate Information Service Website
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