Victory Island Explained

Victory Island
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Map:Visayas
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:11.0464°N 125.6178°W
Archipelago:Philippine
Waterbody:Leyte Gulf
Area Km2:0.03
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Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Eastern Visayas
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Eastern Samar
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Guiuan
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Barangay
Country Admin Divisions 3:Victory Island
Population:598
Population As Of:2020
Density Km2:19,933
Ethnic Groups:Waray

Victory Island is a small island off the coast of Samar, Philippines, situated in Leyte Gulf. It is locally administered by the barangay with the same name and is controlled by the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.[1] According to the 2020 census, Victory Island has an estimated population of 598.[2]

The island is home to a small catholic church and an elementary school.[3]

Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Victory Island is exposed and vulnerable to typhoons. On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in Guiuan, devastating the island and destroying houses and fishing boats, uprooting trees, killing at least one person and leaving fifteen people missing.[4]

The island is situated 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the west of Tubabao Island and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) north of Manicani Island.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guiuan, Eastern Samar. DILG LGU Profile.
  2. Web site: Barangay Victory Island: Philippine Standard Geographic Code. Philippine Statistics Authority. 2022-06-30.
  3. Web site: Victory Elementary School . 2022-10-29 . www.facebook.com . en.
  4. Web site: 24 Oras: Victory Island, halos mapatag ng bagyong Yolanda . Youtube . GMA News . 4 December 2013.