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Burias (island)

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Burias
Burias island satellite image captured by Sentinel-2 in 2016
Burias (island) is located in Philippines
Burias (island)
Location within Philippines
Geography
Coordinates12°52′53″N 123°12′27″E / 12.88139°N 123.20750°E / 12.88139; 123.20750
Adjacent to
Highest elevation1,093 ft (333.1 m)
Highest pointMount Engañoso
Administration
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceMasbate
Municipality
Demographics
Population85,374 (2024)[1]
Ethnic groups
Additional information
Map

Burias Island is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Burias Pass. The other two major islands are Ticao Island and Masbate Island. The island has two municipalities, Claveria and San Pascual.[2]

References

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  1. Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. "Burias Island - Lonely Planet". Archived from the original on 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2015-02-12.