Masbate Island

Not to be confused with Masbate (province) or Masbate City.
Masbate Island

Location of the island within Bicol Region
Masbate Island

Location within the Philippines

Geography
Coordinates 12°9′36″N 123°36′35″E / 12.16000°N 123.60972°E / 12.16000; 123.60972Coordinates: 12°9′36″N 123°36′35″E / 12.16000°N 123.60972°E / 12.16000; 123.60972
Adjacent bodies of water
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.


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