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Aroroy, officially the Municipality of Aroroy, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,351 people. [ 3 ] The town is known for the Kalanay Cave , one of the most important archaeological sites in Masbate province.
The province consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias. Masbate is at the crossroads of two island groups: Visayas and Luzon. It is politically part of Bicol Region in the latter. However, from a bio-geographic and socio-ethno-linguistic perspective, Masbate is grouped in the former. [4]
Bugui Point Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on Bugui Point in the town of Aroroy, in the northern tip of Masbate Island, province of Masbate, in the Philippines. [1] [2] It lights the entrance to the channel between Burias Island and Masbate Island and the channel between Burias and Ticao Islands leading to San Bernardino Strait. [3]
Poverty incidence of Masbate City 10 20 30 40 2006 29.10 2009 28.88 2012 22.18 2015 30.04 2018 19.55 2021 15.95 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Masbate City was recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Top 4 Awardee Nationwide in the 2013 Most Business-Friendly LGU Award (City Level 3 Category). The city is also cited as the 20th Most Competitive City among 143 ...
The island is divided into 14 municipalities and 1 city, and has a total population of 731,269 people as of 2020 census. Masbate City is the island's largest settlement with a total population of 104,522 as of 2020. [2] Masbate Island was severely affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013, which caused the evacuation of about 15,700 ...
The district encompasses the western half of Masbate Island consisting of the provincial capital Masbate City and the municipalities of Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, Mandaon, Milagros and Mobo. [4] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Olga "Ara" Kho of the Lakas–CMD. [5]
Aroroy: Aroroy: 1 Dec 1902: 15 m (49 ft) Inactive: A modern white tower was erected close to the old one. The old tower and keeper's house are in poor condition. Caballo Island lighthouse Caballo Island: Cavite: 1853: 11 ft (3.4 m) 96 ft (29 m) Unknown: The light station was probably destroyed during WWII. Cabra Island Lighthouse Lubang ...
Tinalisayan Island, San Pascual, Masbate Aroroy. Cambatang Beach; Cangcayat Beach; Napayauan Island (Tinigban Beach (Claveria. Ki-albay Beach; Puting Island; San Isidro Beach