Once Islas
Philippine eco-cultural tourism attraction
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Once Islas is an eco-cultural tourism attraction in Zamboanga City, Philippines, consisting of eleven small islands, which opened in July 2018.[1][2] Four of the eleven islands are open to the public.[3] The islands are managed by the Banguingui people.[4] The name "Once Islas", meaning 'eleven islands' is in the Chavacano language.[3]
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 Interactive map of Once Islas | |
| Geography | |
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| Archipelago | Mindanao |
| Administration | |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Barangays |
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| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Banguingui |
The islands open to tourists are Baung-Baung, Bisaya-Bisaya, Buh-Buh and Sirommon, and the others are Baguias, Kabugan, Lambang-Lambang, Lampinigan, Panganak, Sallangan and Simaddang.[3]
Location and appearance
Travel
Going to the Zamboanga City Provincial Bus Terminal, you can take a north-bound bus, going from there, you land at the Panubigan Crossing. After, it is recommended to register at the barangay hall before going to the port and taking a boat to the islands.[1]