Masbate Underwater Cave
Underwater Cave
The cave is located in Claveria, within the jurisdiction of Barangay Boca Engaņo, with an entrance that is undersea. During high tide, it will take even an unskilled diver only a few seconds to enter the cave; it is neck-deep during low tide. Inside Underwater Cave are will-sealed human caskets carved out of solid wood. Believed to be 500 years old, these caskets still contain human remains. Each casket measures 24 inches in length and 12 inches in width.
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MASBATE FAST FACTS |
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LOCATION |
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Central Philippines |
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REGION |
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Region V - Bicol |
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LAND AREA |
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404,770 Has. |
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MUNICIPALITY |
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21 |
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BARANGAY |
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550 |
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HOUSEHOLD |
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128,860 |
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POPULATION |
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653,852 (1995) Census |
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POPULATION GROWTH |
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9.16% (1990-1995) |
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LITERACY RATE |
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95.90% |
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DIALECT |
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Masbaneto, Cebuano, |
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Hiligaynon and Bicolano |
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CLIMATE |
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Type II and III |
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MAJOR PRODUCTS |
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Copra, Aquamarine, |
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Cattle and Gold |
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