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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)

Capital: Masbate City[?]

Founded: Xxxx xx[?], xxxx[?]

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)

Table of contents

1 People and Culture

Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.

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