Bacan Island

Bacan Island is an island in Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Davao Region. Bacan Island is situated nearby to the village Nipa, as well as near the locality Paysod.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palapag.

Palapag

Town

Photo: National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain.

Palapag, officially the Municipality of Palapag, is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,954 people. Palapag is situated 7 km southwest of Bacan Island.

Bacan Island

Type: Island
Description: island in the Philippines
Category: landform
Location: Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Visayas, Municipality of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

12.6° or 12° 36′ north

Longitude

125.15° or 125° 9′ east

Open location code

7Q47H4XX+XX

GeoNames ID

1729676

Wikidata ID

Q31472878

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Satellite Map

Discover Bacan Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Filipino—“Bacan Island” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Bacan Island”
Filipino: “Bacan Island”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nipa and Paysod.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Binay Island and Solangan Point.

Northern Samar: Must-Visit Destinations

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