Masbate

Masbate

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)

Table of contents

1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography

3.1 Political

3.1.1 City
3.1.2 Municipalities

3.2 Physical

4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.

City

Masbate 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