Palumbanes Explained

Map:Philippines Catanduanes#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Label:Palumbanes Group
of Islands
Label Position:top
Coordinates:14.0167°N 126°W
Waterbody:Philippine Sea
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Bicol Region
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Catanduanes
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality

The Palumbanes or Palumbanes Islands, also known locally as “Parompong” (Porongpong), is a group of islands in the Philippine Sea located in the northern part of Caramoran, province of Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines.

Palumbanes is accessible by motorboat and is less than an hour away or 13km away from the shoreline of the municipality of Caramoran. The islands are picture-perfect especially during summer. It has the view of a beautiful sunrise, green-contoured mountains, smiling children, and great off-white sand. It is considered as the fishing paradise of the north.[1]

The island group is composed of three islands: Parongpong Island, the largest, followed by Tignob Island and Calabagio Island.

Geography

Palumbanes is situated at a coordinate of .

See also

Notes

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/62483-palumbanes-island-catanduanes|Rediscovering, Revisiting Palumbanes Island