Calituban Island Explained

Calituban Island
Local Name:Isla sa Calituban
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Map:Visayas
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:10.2433°N 124.2953°W
Archipelago:Philippine
Waterbody:Camotes Sea
Area Km2:0.15
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Coastline M:-->
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Central Visayas
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Bohol
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Talibon
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Barangay
Country Admin Divisions 3:Calituban
Population:3,738
Population As Of:2020
Density Km2:24,920

Calituban is an island off the coast of northern Bohol island, Philippines. It is located approximately north-northwast from the port of Talibon. Situated in the Camotes Sea, Calitiban Island is one of the islands in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country, known for its rich marine biodiversity. The whole island is locally governed by Barangay Calituban under the administration of the municipality of Talibon, Bohol. The residents of the island are mostly engaged in fishing, while some provide island-hopping tours for tourists.

Demographics

The island has a population of 3,738.[1]

Transport

There are no regular or scheduled boat trips to Calituban, but chartered motorized bangka are available and docked at Bagacay Port for people to travel to the island.

See also

List of islands by population density

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barangay Calituban - Philippine Standard Geographic Code. Philippine Statistics Authority. 2021-06-30.