island in Eastern Samar, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ando Island is an island in Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Native name: Puro Halaba | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 11°38′33″N 125°28′46″E |
Administration | |
City | Borongan |
Province | Eastern Samar |
Region | Eastern Visayas |
Demographics | |
Population | 878 |
Ethnic groups | Filipino |
Ando Island has many resorts. It has a Port so that visitors can visit the island.
The first hanging hammock in Eastern Samar is at the Island, it has a hammock, hanging above the Pacific Ocean.[1]
On November 12, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines; in Ando Island a ship resting in the island fell on it's side because of the typhoon, killing 2 people and making 5 missing.[2]
On September 5, 2023, the government of Borongan said that they will have a national kayaking event, being hosted by the city, Ando Island was one of the starting places for the kayaking event.[3]
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