Ticao Island

Ticao
Ticao

Location within the Philippines

Geography
Coordinates 12°31′45″N 123°41′53″E / 12.52917°N 123.69806°E / 12.52917; 123.69806Coordinates: 12°31′45″N 123°41′53″E / 12.52917°N 123.69806°E / 12.52917; 123.69806
Adjacent bodies of water
Administration
Region Bicol Region
Province Masbate
Municipalities
Demographics
Ethnic groups

Ticao Island (334 km2 or 129 sq mi) is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. The other two major islands are Masbate Island (3,290 km2 or 1,270 sq mi) and Burias Island (424 km2 or 164 sq mi).[1]

The island is divided into the municipalities of Batuan, Monreal, San Fernando and its mother-town, San Jacinto.


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