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[?].
Facts and Figures
Population:
2000 census—707,668 (33rd largest).
Density—175 per km² (48th highest).
Area: 4,047.7 km² (30th largest)
Masbate is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 1 city.