Tumaguin Explained

Tumaguin
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:11.4564°N 123.2822°W
Waterbody:Visayan Sea
Area Km2:2.09
Elevation Ft:369
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:Carles
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Barangay
Country Admin Divisions 3:Buaya
Population:uninhabited

Tumaguin (variously Tamaguin, Tomaquin, or Tumaguin Islet) is a small, uninhabited island in the . Along with nearby Sicogon Island, it is part of Carles, Iloilo.

Location and geography

Tumaguin Island is located 0.25miles due east of Sicogon Island.[1] The island is above sea level.[2] There is a four fathom patch of deep water a little over from the island.[3]

Transport

Tumaguin Island is accessible from barangay Buaya in Sicogon by boat, or by foot during low tide.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sailing Directions (Enroute) Philippine Islands. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 17 June 2014. 92. 2008.
  2. http://ph.geoview.info/tumaguin_island,1680804 Tumaguin Island geographical info
  3. Book: Allied Forces. Terrain Handbook, Volume 51. 1944. 2014-05-28.
  4. http://matadornetwork.com/community/avanaustinofficial/sicogon-island-the-awakening/ "Sicogon Island -The Awakening"