Mantatao Island Explained

Mantatao Island
Local Name:Isla sa Mantatao
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Map:Visayas
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:9.9428°N 123.8547°W
Archipelago:Philippine
Waterbody:Cebu Strait
Area Km2:0.06
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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:Calape
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Barangay
Country Admin Divisions 3:Mantatao
Population:972
Population As Of:2020
Density Km2:16,200
Ethnic Groups:Cebuano

Mantatao is an island off the coast of Bohol, Philippines. Situated in the Cebu Strait, the island is approximately north-northwest from the town center of Calape, Bohol. Mantatao is one of multiple chains of islands located in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country. The island is one of the 33 barangays that comprise the municipality of Calape.[1] As of 2020, Mantatao's population is 972.[2]

With a total estimated area of, the island has a high population density. It is known for having an abundance of fish, squid, shell/clams and seaweeds. Mantatao Island is surrounded by mangrove forest, which is the natural habitat for marine creatures.[3] It has an elementary school [4] and a diesel power plant, which is operated by the National Power Corporation.[5]

Recently, the island has experienced several natural hazards that greatly impacted its inhabitants and their livelihood. Mantatao was affected during the 7.2 2013 Bohol Earthquake. The earthquake created a sinking or lowering of the ground known as subsidence. During high tide, the island becomes submerged as seawaters flood the entire island.[6] In 2021, the residents of the island were affected by Typhoon Rai or Supertyphoon Odette in the Philippines. Families were immediately evacuated to the mainland prior to the typhoon's landfall. [7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calape,Bohol. DILG LGU Profile.
  2. Web site: Barangay Mantatao: Philippine Standard Geographic Code. Philippine Statistics Authority. 30 June 2022.
  3. Web site: Rabia . Maria Danesa S. . Biodiversity Mapping in the Island Barangay: The Case of Mantatao Island, Calape, Bohol, Philippines . International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science.
  4. Web site: 118100 - Mantatao ES. Department of Education: National Education Portal.
  5. Web site: Mantatao Diesel Power Plant. National Power Corporation.
  6. Web site: Flood of Hope for Mantatao. Beagiver Ventures Inc..
  7. Web site: 260 individuals from Mantatao Island evacuated. Bohol Island News. 15 December 2021.