Catanduanes

Also known as Province of Catanduanes

Catanduanes (; ), officially the Province of Catanduanes (), is an island province located in the Bicol Region of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the 12th-largest island in the Philippines, and lies to the east of Camarines Sur, across the Maqueda Channel. Its capital, and most populated town is Virac. Catanduanes had a population of 271,879 people as of the 2020 census.

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Catanduanes is an island province in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, making it the country's 12th-largest island with a population of about 272,000 people. It is significant as an important administrative and population center in the region, with its capital city of Virac serving as the main urban hub.

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Settlement.name: Catanduanes
Settlement.image_caption: (clockwise from top) Binurong Point, Talisoy Beach, Twin Rock Beach Resort, Mamangal Beach, and Downtown Virac
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Official Seal of Catanduanes.svg
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.anthem: "Inang Catandungan" (Catanduanes Beloved)
Settlement.map_caption: Location in the Philippines
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: September 26, 1945
Settlement.seat_type: Capital
Settlement.leader_title: Governor
Settlement.leader_name: Patrick Alain T. Azanza (Independent)
Settlement.leader_title1: Vice Governor
Settlement.leader_name1: Robert A. Fernandez (Lakas)
Settlement.leader_title2: Representative
Settlement.leader_name2: Eulogio R. Rodriguez (Lakas)

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Lalawigan ng Catanduanes
Population: 261169
Area: 1492.16
Official website: catanduanes.gov.ph
Image: Gigmoto catanduanes 2.jpg
Households: 60352
Dialing code: 52

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postal code: 4800–4810
Commons category: Catanduanes
inception: 1945-09-26
electorate: 200804
poverty incidence: 16.80
total assets: 4703171476.43
total liabilities: 1025037025.11
fiscal/tax revenue: 1431837062.06
total expenditure: 1054177566.49

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Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Spanish period
Christianization
American period
Japanese occupation
Philippine independence
Geography
Flora and Fauna
Rivers
Weather and climate
Administrative divisions
Demographics
Religion
Catholicism
Others
Languages
Sociolinguistics
Ethnic groups
Government
List of governors
Provincial board members
West District (1st District)
East District (2nd District)
Congressional district(s)
Economy
Industry
Cottage industry and manufacturing
World's Abaca Top Producer
Agriculture and fishing
Income
Tourism
Tourist attractions
Culture
Festivals and celebrations
Catandungan Festival
Abaca Festival
Folk festivals
Education
Senior High School
Services
Police services
Media/Entertainment
Power supply
Transportation
Air
Sea
Land
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
External links

The province comprises Catanduanes (mainland or main island), as well as the outer islands of Panay, Leyte, the Palumbanes group of islands (Porongpong, Tignob, and Calabagio), and several small islets and rocks. The province is also home to various mollusc fossil sites, notably the second-oldest ammonite site in the Philippines. These sites contain certain species of ammonites that are found nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Because of the province's importance and rich geologic history, scholars have suggested that it could be named a UNESCO Geopark Reserve.