Information about Balabac
Balabac is famous for its remote islands, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich marine life, including the Philippine dugong and sea turtles. Popular destinations include Onuk Island, Candaraman Island, and the surrounding sandbars and reefs. The municipality lies at the southern end of Palawan and is made up of many islands and coastal communities.
- Type
- Municipality
- Province
- Palawan
- Region
- MIMAROPA Region
- Island
- Luzon
- Area Size
- 581.6
- Latitude
- 7.983333
- Longitude
- 117.05
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