Masbate (island)

Masbate (island)
Masbate

Political map of Bicol Region, Philippines showing Masbate
Masbate (island) is located in Philippines
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Masbate (island) (Philippines)
Geography
Location South East Asia
Coordinates 12°12′29″N 123°41′55″E / 12.20806°N 123.69861°E / 12.20806; 123.69861
Archipelago Philippine islands
Major islands Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan
Area 3,268 km2 (1,261.8 sq mi)
Highest point Mount Uac
Country
Philippines
Province Masbate Province
Largest city Masbate City (pop. 81,585)
Demographics
Population 555,573
Density 170 /km2 (440 /sq mi)
Ethnic groups Tagalog, Masbateño, Bicolano, Cebuano, Ilonggo

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.

Masbate Related Website Masbate Information Service Website

Coordinates: 12°12′29″N 123°41′55″E / 12.20806°N 123.69861°E / 12.20806; 123.69861



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