Ticao Island
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Ticao Island is an island with a total land area of 334 km2 or 129 sq mi. It is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Ticao Pass. 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]
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Coordinates | 12°31′45″N 123°41′53″E |
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Area | 334 km2 (129 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 751 ft (228.9 m) |
Highest point | Mount Pandan |
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Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Masbate |
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Demographics | |
Population | 91,060 (2020) |
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The island is divided into the municipalities of Batuan, Monreal, San Fernando and its mother-town, San Jacinto.
San Miguel Island is located "just off the northern tip" of Ticao Island.[2]