Basiao Island

Basiao Island is an island in , , . It is composed of three islets interconnected through basal karst and coastal carbonate calcium carbonate brought about by continuous diastrophism.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in the Philippines
  • Also known as: “Basiao Islands”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zumarraga and Jiabong.

Town
Photo: Beyond Forgetting, CC BY 2.0.
, officially the Municipality of , is an island municipality in the province of , . According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,051 people. is situated 9 km southwest of Basiao Island.

Town
, officially the Municipality of , is a municipality in the province of , . According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,482 people. is situated 9 km northeast of Basiao Island.

Photo: M M, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is the capital city of , in , Philippines. It is also the commercial, trading, educational, political and financial centre of Samar.

Basiao Island

Latitude
11.6921° or 11° 41′ 32″ north
Longitude
124.90209° or 124° 54′ 8″ east
Open location code
7Q36MWR2+RR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 4320022
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1726418
Wiki­data ID
Q31488777
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Satellite Map

Discover Basiao Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Basiao Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Basiao Island”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Basiao and Talib.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Majaba Island and Marapilit Island.

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