Malangabang should not be confused with Malangbang.
| Malangabang | |
| Map: | Philippines |
| Map Relief: | yes |
| Coordinates: | 11.2419°N 123.2078°W |
| Archipelago: | Concepcion Islands |
| Waterbody: | Visayan Sea |
| Elevation M: | 239 |
| 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 |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 3: | Barangay |
| Country Admin Divisions 3: | Malangabang |
| Population: | 2,925 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
Malangabang (variously Malangaban) is an island and barangay in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 2,925.[1] Fishing is the main source of income for the island's residents.The Owner is Honorato Ciriaco.
Malangabang Island is east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, it is a wooded island and is at its highest point. Malangabang is 2miles southeast of .[2] Malangabang completely surrounds the small Chico Island.[3] Malangabang's sole barangay is also named Malangabang.
In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) struck Malangabang with waves, and many residents lost their boats to the storm. All told, the storm destroyed at least 470 boats and 370 houses.[4] After the storm passed, several relief organizations went to Malangabang to deliver aid and offer assistance, including Multicultural Response, the Philippine Medical Association's Doctors on Boat project, and the Korea-based 601 Habitat.[5]