Kalanggaman Island
Island near Leyte, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kalanggaman Island is a sandbar located in the sea between Leyte and Cebu, in the Visayas Archipelago of the Philippines. It is located 10 kilometres west from the municipality of Palompon, Leyte. It got its name from the local word "langgam" which means bird or fowl.[1] It is said to look like a necked bird whenever sandbar forms. It is believed to have been a habitat for migratory bird long ago.[2]
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The island is an important breeding ground for the local ecosystem as well as a significant tourist attraction. The island is owned by the LGU Palompon.[3]