Masbate Island
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Not to be confused with Masbate Province or Masbate City.
Political map of Bicol Region, Philippines showing Masbate
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Masbate (Philippines)
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| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 12°12′N 123°42′E / 12.200°N 123.700°ECoordinates: 12°12′N 123°42′E / 12.200°N 123.700°E |
| Archipelago | Philippine islands |
| Major islands | Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan |
| Area | 3,268 km2 (1,262 sq mi) |
| Highest point | Mount Uac |
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| Province | Masbate Province |
| Largest settlement | Masbate City (pop. 81,585) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 555,573 |
| Density | 170 /km2 (440 /sq mi) |
| 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.
External links[edit]
Masbate Information Service Website
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