Danao-Danao Island

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Danao-Danao
Danao-Danao is located in Philippines
Danao-Danao
Danao-Danao
Location within the Philippines
Geography
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Archipelago Concepcion Islands
Adjacent bodies of water Visayan Sea
Highest elevation 92 ft (28 m)
Country
Region Western Visayas
Province Iloilo
Municipality Concepcion

Danao-Danao Island (variously Danao Danao island, Danao Island, Dunad Island, Dunao Island or Dunao Islet) is a small, low-lying island in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion.

Location and geography

Danao-Danao Island is 10.1 kilometres (6.3 mi) east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, it is separated from nearby Bulubadiangan Island by a small reef. Danao-Danao is 92 feet (28 m) at its highest point.[1]

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) Passed over Danao-Danao, damaging boats and homes. Rather than evacuate, some villagers stayed behind during the storm, in order to protect their boats. Four men went missing as a result.[2]

See also

References

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