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Cuyo is known for its historic Spanish-era fort, old church, beaches, and traditional culture that developed on the islands over centuries. Cuyo Fort and St. Augustine Church form one of the Philippines’ notable surviving fortified church complexes. The municipality is spread across islands with quiet beaches, coral reefs, and fishing communities.

Type
Municipality
Province
Palawan
Region
MIMAROPA Region
Island
Luzon
Area Size
84.95
Latitude
10.85
Longitude
121.0167

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