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Masbate, officially the Province of Masbate (Masbateño: Probinsya san Masbate; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Masbate), is an island province in the Philippines located near the midsection of the nation's archipelago. Its provincial capital is Masbate City.
- 4,151.78 km² (1,603.01 sq mi)
- Philippines
- PH-MAS
- Bicol Region
Masbate is a largely rural island province, part of Bicol region in the Philippines. It consists of three major islands: Masbate island proper, Ticao and Burias. It is grouped with Bicol administratively, but its local culture and languages are Visayan rather than Bicolano.
Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. Its capital is Masbate City. The province of Masbate comprises the islands of Burias, Ticao and Masbate. Burias derived its name from the buri, a palm tree endemic on the island. LOCATION. Coordinates: 12°16′N 123°35′E. FAST FACTS.
Apr 14, 2024 · Apr. 11, 2024, 11:06 PM ET (Rappler) Dry spell cost Masbate, Albay at least P171 million in farm losses. Masbate, island and town, central Philippines. Masbate island is part of the Visayan island group, bordered by the Sibuyan (west), Visayan (south), and Samar (east) seas.
Masbate City. Masbate City is a city of 95,000 (2015) and the capital of Masbate Province. The only city of the province, it is also a major transportation and commercial hub.
