Masbate: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Masbate City and consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Masbate

Region: Bicol Region (Region V)

Capital: Masbate City

Founded: Xxxx xx, xxxx

Population:

2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest).

Density—175 per km² (48th highest).

Area: 4,047.7 km² (30th largest)

Divisions:

Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—20.
Barangays—550.

Congressional districts—3.

Languages: Masbatenyo, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Bikol

Governor: Antoni T. Kho (2001-2004)

People and Culture

Political

Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.

City

• Masbate City

Municipalities

Physical