Burias (island)
Burias Location within the Philippines | |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 12°52′53″N 123°12′27″E / 12.88139°N 123.20750°ECoordinates: 12°52′53″N 123°12′27″E / 12.88139°N 123.20750°E |
Adjacent bodies of water | |
Area | 424 km2 (164 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,089 ft (331.9 m) |
Highest point | |
Administration | |
Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Masbate |
Municipality | |
Demographics | |
Population | 86,591 (as of 2020) |
Ethnic groups |
Burias Island is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Burias Pass. The other two major islands are Ticao Island and Masbate Island. The Island has two municipalities, Claveria and San Pascual.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Burias Island - Lonely Planet". Archived from the original on 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
Categories:
- Islands of Masbate
- Bicol Region geography stubs