Masbate
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Masbate is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Masbate City and consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Masbate
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Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Capital: Masbate City
Founded: —
Population:
2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest)
Density—175 per km² (48th highest)
2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest)
Density—175 per km² (48th highest)
Area: 4,047.7 km² (30th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—20
Barangays—550
Congressional districts—3
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—20
Barangays—550
Congressional districts—3
Governor: Antoni T. Kho (2004-2007)
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Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.
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| Regions and Provinces of Luzon | |
| Ilocos Region: | Ilocos Norte | Ilocos Sur | La Union | Pangasinan |
| Cagayan Valley: | Batanes | Cagayan | Isabela | Nueva Vizcaya | Quirino |
| Central Luzon: | Aurora | Bataan | Bulacan | Nueva Ecija | Pampanga | Tarlac | Zambales |
| CALABARZON: | Batangas | Cavite | Laguna | Quezon | Rizal |
| MIMAROPA: | Marinduque | Occidental Mindoro | Oriental Mindoro | Palawan | Romblon |
| Bicol Region: | Albay | Camarines Norte | Camarines Sur | Catanduanes | Masbate | Sorsogon |
| Cordillera Adm. Region: | Abra | Apayao | Benguet | Ifugao | Kalinga | Mountain Province |
| Metro Manila: | No provinces |