Basco

Basco is the provincial capital of the smallest province, . It is on Batan Island. It is home to about 10,000 people For practical reasons, this guide covers Basco and the neighboring municipality of Mahatao.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Basco Airport and Basco Lighthouse.

Aerodrome
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is an serving the province of in the . It is located in the provincial capital, . It is one of two airports in the Batanes Islands, the other being Itbayat Airport.

Lighthouse
is a lighthouse in the town of in , the northernmost province in the . Located in Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, the lush green hills and the open sea provide a beautiful backdrop for the lighthouse.

Volcano
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Mount Iraya, is an active stratovolcano on , and is the highest point in the province of , Philippines. It is adjacent to another volcanic edifice, Mount Matarem. is situated 3½ km northeast of Basco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mahatao.

Town
Photo: Klienneeco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, officially the Municipality of , is a municipality in the province of , . According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,745 people. is situated 5 km southwest of Basco.

Basco

Latitude
20.45° or 20° 27′ north
Longitude
121.9833° or 121° 59′ east
Population
9,650
Elevation
75 metres (246 feet)
Open location code
7QG3FX2M+28
Geo­Names ID
1726451
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Basco” goes by many names.
  • Filipino: “Basco”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Basco Airfield and Balugan Bay.

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