Pangapasan Island
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Isla sa Pangapasan | |
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.svg)  Pangapasan Island Location within the Philippines .svg) Pangapasan Island Pangapasan Island (Philippines) | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 9°59′52″N 123°56′26″E / 9.99778°N 123.94056°E |
| Adjacent to | Cebu Strait |
| Area | 2 ha (4.9 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 2.24 m (7.35 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Tubigon |
| Barangay | Pangapasan |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 479 (2024) |
| Pop. density | 23,950/km2 (62030/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Cebuano |
Pangapasan is an island situated in the Cebu Strait, a narrow channel between the islands of Cebu and Bohol. Located around 5 km (3.1 mi) northwest from the coast of Bohol, Pangapasan is one of the chain of islands found in the only double barrier reef in the Philippines, the Danajon Bank. This natural ecosystem is rich in marine biodiversity. Most of the resident's livelihood depends on fishing and they sell seafood to nearby markets in Bohol and Metro Cebu.
The island is locally administered by Barangay Pangapasan and under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tubigon, Bohol
Demographics
Based on the recent 2024 census, the estimated total population of island is 479.[1] The population density is 23,950 persons per square kilometers.
Education
Pangapasan Island has one public elementary school, Pangapasan Elementary School.[2]
Utilities
Electricity
Electricity in Pangapasan Island is being generated by a diesel power station located in the island. The facility is operated by the NAPOCOR - Small Power Utilities Group. The Bohol I Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the distribution utility. [3]