Masbate Man-made Tourist Attractions
Bugui Point Lighthouse (Aroroy, Masbate)
Located at Brgy. Gumahaang, it was constructed during the Spanish era.
Jintotolo Lighthouse (Jintotolo Island, Balud, Masbate)
Picturesque in its 19th century architure.
Colorado Lighthouse (Aroroy, Masbate)
Believed to have been built during the Spanish era but was renovated during the American Regime.
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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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