Pangalan Islet Explained

Pangalan
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Waterbody:Visayan Sea
Archipelago:Bayas Islets
Area Km2:1.48
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:Estancia
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Barangay
Country Admin Divisions 3:Manipulon
Population:uninhabited

Pangalan Islet is a low, uninhabited islet in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Estancia under the jurisdiction of the barangay of Manipulon.

Location and geography

Pangalan Islet is located east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea.[1] Pangalan is part of the Bayas Islets, which include Bayas Island, Manipulon Islet, and Magosipal Islet. Pangalan and Magosipal are connected by reefs, with no running water between them.[2]

See also

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. 223. 16 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Sailing Directions (Enroute) Philippine Islands. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 17 June 2014. 92. 2008.