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Masbate

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Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Masbate City and consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Masbate

Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Capital: Masbate City
Founded: Xxxx xx, xxxx
Population:
2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest).
Density—175 per km² (48th highest).
Area: 4,047.7 km² (30th largest)
Divisions:
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—20.
Barangays—550.
Congressional districts—3.
Languages: Bicolano, Tagalog
Governor: Antoni T. Kho (2001-2004)

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Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.

City

Municipalities

  • Aroroy
  • Baleno
  • Balud
  • Batuan
  • Cataingan
  • Cawayan
  • Claveria
  • Dimasalang
  • Esperanza
  • Mandaon
  • Milagros
  • Mobo
  • Monreal
  • Palanas
  • Pio V. Corpuz (Limbuhan)
  • Placer
  • San Fernando
  • San Jacinto
  • San Pascual
  • Uson

Physical

History

External Links

Bicol Region: Albay | Camarines Norte | Camarines Sur | Catanduanes | Masbate | Sorsogon