Ticao Island

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Ticao
Ticao Island is located in Philippines
Ticao Island
Ticao Island (Philippines)
Geography
Location South East Asia
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Archipelago Philippine islands
Major islands Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan
Country
Philippines
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

Ticao Island (334 km²) is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. The other two major islands are Masbate Island (3,290 km²) and Burias Island (424 km²).[1]

The island is divided into the municipalities of Batuan, Monreal, San Fernando and its mother-town, San Jacinto.


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