Pandanon Island Explained

Pandanon Island
Local Name:Isla sa Pandanon
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Map:Philippines Visayas#Philippines
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:10.18°N 124.085°W
Waterbody:Camotes Sea
Area Km2:0.07
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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:Getafe
Population:2,362
Population As Of:2020
Density Km2:33,743
Ethnic Groups:Cebuano

Pandanon is an island located in the Camotes Sea, in between the islands of Olango and Bohol, in the Visayas Region, Philippines. The island is locally administered by Barangay Pandanon, municipality of Getafe, Bohol. Pandanon is situated in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country and famous for its rich marine wildlife and diversity. It is northwest of the port of Getafe and southeast of Cordova, Cebu. While most of the residents in the island engage in fishing, some are employed in the tourism sector, working in the beach resorts of the island and provide island hopping tours for travelers. In the 2020 Census, the population of Pandanon is 2,362.[1] With a very small area of only, the island is regarded as having a very high population density.

Education

Pandanon has two public schools.

Recent disasters

The island of Pandanon was badly affected by Typhoon Rai or known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Odette. Before the storm arrived, residents were evacuated to emergency shelters in the main island. In its aftermath, many families lost their homes and fishing boats were destroyed.[4] In response, the local government, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Army provided relief goods to affected families in the island.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barangay Pandanon - Philippine Standard Geographic Code. Philippine Statistics Authority. 2022-06-30.
  2. Web site: 118338 - Pandanon ES. Department of Education: National Education Portal.
  3. Web site: 312322 - Pandanon HS. Department of Education: National Education Portal.
  4. Web site: 99 dead in Bohol due to Typhoon Odette —governor. GMA News. 2021-12-22.
  5. Web site: Bohol power firms work double-time to give hope to residents affected by Odette. Rappler. 2021-12-23.