Dumaran Island
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![]() ![]() Dumaran Island Location within the Philippines | |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 10°31′48″N 119°50′44″E / 10.53000°N 119.84556°ECoordinates: 10°31′48″N 119°50′44″E / 10.53000°N 119.84556°E |
Adjacent bodies of water | Sulu Sea |
Area | 322 km2 (124 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
Highest point | |
Administration | |
Region | Mimaropa |
Province | Palawan |
Municipalities |
Dumaran Island is an island in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is around 34.1 kilometers away from the Palawan mainland and is accessible by pumpboats.[1] The island is administratively divided between the municipalities of Dumaran and Araceli. Both municipalities' poblacions are located on the island. Dumaran Channel can be found west of the island.[2] The can be found northeast of Dumaran.[3]
Its antipode is located in Brazil.
Dumaran Bay[]
Dumaran Bay is located on the western part of the island. This is a list of structures and places there:
- San Juan Bautista Catholic Church
- Damuran Public Market
- Castro Inn
- Cayao Lodging House
Wasao[]
Maraneg Beach is in the southern portion of Wasao. It is said to have grayish-beige sand surrounded by forest. Red seaweed and coral is a common find to be washed up along the beach.
Wonol[]
Wonol is a peninsula located in the mid south region of the island
Fauna[]
Dumaran's fauna includes the Philippine cockatoo and the endangered Philippine pond turtle.[4] The damselfish Pomacentrus tripunctatus can be found here.[5]
References[]
- ^ Luci-Atienza, Charissa (27 February 2021). "DOST assures safe, affordable water to Palawan's Dumaran Island". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ United States Coast Pilot: Philippine Islands. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1940. p. 89. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Office, United States Hydrographic (1960). Sailing Directions for the Philippine Islands, Vol. III. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 170. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Poche, Snapper (22 January 2004). "Philippines Adventure Continues For Local Peace Corpsman". The Ponchatoula Times. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Herre, Albert William (1953). Check List of Philippine Fishes. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 634. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- Islands of Palawan
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