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Masbate

Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Masbate City[?] and consists of three major islands: Masbate[?], Ticao[?] and Burias[?].

Facts and Figures
Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Population:
2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest).
Density—175 per km² (48th highest).
Area: 4,047.7 km² (30th largest)
Divisions:
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—20.
Barangays—550.
Congressional districts—3.
Languages: Bicolano, Tagalog
Governor[?]: Antoni T. Kho (2001-2004)

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Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.

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