Palumbanes
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The Palumbanes or Palumbanes Islands, also known locally as “Parompong” (Porongpong), is a group of islands in the Philippine Sea located in the northern part of Caramoran, province of Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines.
- Parongpong Island
- Tignob Island
- Calabagio Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14°01′N 124°02′E |
| Adjacent to | Philippine Sea |
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| Administration | |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | |
Palumbanes is accessible by motorboat and is less than an hour away or 13km away from the shoreline of the municipality of Caramoran. The islands are picture-perfect especially during summer. It has the view of a beautiful sunrise, green-contoured mountains, smiling children, and great off-white sand. It is considered as the fishing paradise of the north.[1]
The island group is composed of three islands: Parongpong Island, the largest, followed by Tignob Island and Calabagio Island.
Geography
Palumbanes is situated at a coordinate of 14°01′N 124°02′E.