Alad Island

Alad Island

Alad Island is an island in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. It has one barangay named Alad, Romblon, Romblon.

"Alad" or "Ayad" is derived from a Romblon or Aklanon word "Maayad-ayad" meaning "Beautiful Island". Please check Romblon Island for Alad Island's land area.

Romblomanon is the native language of the island's inhabitants.


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