Masbate (island)
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  Masbate (island) (Philippines)
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| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 12°15′N 123°30′E / 12.25°N 123.5°E |
| Archipelago | Philippine islands |
| Major islands | Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan |
| Area | 3,268 sq. km. |
| Highest point | Mount Uac () |
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Philippines
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| Province | Masbate Province |
| Largest city | Masbate City (pop. 81,585) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 555,573 |
| Ethnic groups | Tagalog,Masbateño,Bicolano,Cebuano,Ilonggo |
Masbate is one of the three major islands of Masbate Province in the Philippines. The other two major Islands are Ticao Island and Burias Island. It is the world's 155th largest island according to area and the world's 59th largest island according to population.
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