Mocaboc Island
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Isla sa Mocaboc | |
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.svg)  Mocaboc Island Location within the Philippines .svg) Mocaboc Island Mocaboc Island (Philippines) | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 10°4′16″N 123°55′40″E / 10.07111°N 123.92778°E |
| Adjacent to | Cebu Strait |
| Area | 0.02 km2 (0.0077 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Tubigon |
| Barangay | Mocaboc Island |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 582 (2024) |
| Pop. density | 29,100/km2 (75400/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Cebuano |
Mocaboc is an island in the Philippines, situated approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) off the northwest of the island of Bohol. Located in the Cebu Strait, the island is part of the chain of islands situated in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country famous for its rich marine resources. Mocaboc Island is part of the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tubigon, Bohol. Most families of Mocaboc rely on fishing and is known for supplying Ginamos or fermented fish. According to the latest 2024 Census, the total population of Mocaboc is 582.[1] With an estimated area of only 0.02 km2 (0.0077 sq mi), the island has a high population density.
The white beach sandbar in Mocaboc has attracted many tourists and it has become one of the go-to destinations in island-hopping tours.
The island has one public school, Mocaboc Elementary School. [2] and a diesel power plant operated by the National Power Corporation - Small Power Utilities Group. The distribution of the generated power is handled by Bohol I Electric Cooperative Inc.[3]