Sicogon
Island in Northern Iloilo, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sicogón is an island in northern Iloilo, which is part of the municipality of Carles, Iloilo, Philippines. It is named after cogon, a type of grass found in abundance on the island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,238.[2]
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Coordinates | 11°26′54″N 123°15′37″E |
Adjacent to | Visayan Sea |
Area | 1,160 ha (2,900 acres)[1] |
Highest elevation | 214 m (702 ft) |
Administration | |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Iloilo |
Municipality | Carles |
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Demographics | |
Population | 5.238 (2010) |
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Sicogon was a popular tourist destination[3] during the 1970s, famous for its crystal clear waters and long stretch of white sand beach lined with coconut trees.[4] However, since the 1980s, Sicogon's development has stalled and its popularity faded in favor of the nearby Boracay and other islands in the Philippines.