Danao-Danao Island Explained

Danao-Danao
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:11.1856°N 123.1764°W
Archipelago:Concepcion Islands
Waterbody:Visayan Sea
Elevation Ft:92
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Western Visayas
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Iloilo
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Concepcion

Danao-Danao Island (variously Danao Danao island, Danao Island, Dunad Island, Dunao Island or Dunao Islet) is a small, low-lying island in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion.

Location and geography

Danao-Danao Island is east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, it is separated from nearby Bulubadiangan Island by a small reef. Danao-Danao is at its highest point.[1]

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) Passed over Danao-Danao, damaging boats and homes. Rather than evacuate, some villagers stayed behind during the storm, in order to protect their boats. Four men went missing as a result.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Reuben Jacob Christman. United States Coast Pilot, Philippine Islands, Part 1. 1919. U.S. Government Printing Office. 225. 18 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Ahem. Claire. In Typhoon-Ravaged Concepcion, Not Afraid to Look Back but All Eyes on the Future. Concern Worldwide. 18 June 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714205521/http://www.concernusa.org/news/in-typhoonravaged-concepcion-not-afraid-to-look-back-but-all-eyes-on-the-future-1125. 14 July 2014.