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For more, read Comprehensive Profile of Romblon
 
Capital: Romblon
Location: Lies near the center of the Philippine archipelago; borders
Mindoro to the west, Marinduque to the north, Masbate to the east, Panay
to the south .
Size: 1,533.45 sq. km.
Population: (2000): 263,922
Composed of 20 islands and islets; 17 Municipalities; 219 barangays::
ALCANTARA (12)
Bonlao, Calagonsao, Camili, Camod-Om, Madalag, Poblacion,
San Isidro, Tugdan, Bagsik, Gui-ob, Lawan, San Roque
BANTON (17)
Balogo, Banice, Hambi-an, Lagang, Libtong, Mainit, Nabalay,
Nasunogan, Poblacion, Sibay, Tan-Ag, Toctoc, Togbongan, Togong, Tungonan,
Tumalum, Yabawon
CAJIDIOCAN (14)
Alibagon, Cambajao, Cambalo, Cambijang, Cantagda, Danao,
Gutivan, Lico, Lumbang Este, Lumbang Weste, Marigondon, Poblacion, Sugod,
Taguilos
CALATRAVA (7)
Balogo, Linao, Poblacion, Pagsangahan, Pangulo, San Roque,
Talisay
CONCEPCION (9)
Bachawan, Calabasahan, Dalajican, Masudsud, Poblacion,
Sampong, San Pedro (Agbatang), San Vicente, Masadya
CORCUERA (15)
Alegria, Ambulong, Colongcolong, Gobon, Guintiguiban,
Ilijan, Labnig, Mabini, Mahaba, Mangansag, Poblacion, San Agustin, San
Roque, San Vicente, Tacasan
LOOC (12)
Agojo, Balatucan, Buenavista, Camandao, Guinhayaan, Limon
Norte, Limon Sur, Manhac, Pili, Poblacion, Punta, Tuguis
MAGDIWANG (9)
Agsao, Agutay, Ambulong, Dulangan, Ipil, Jao-asan,
Poblacion, Silum, Tampayan
ODIONGAN (25)
Amatong, Anahao, Bangon, Batiano, Budiong, Canduyong,
Dapawan, Gabawan, Libertad, Malilico, Mayha, Panique, Pato-o, Ligaya (Pob.),
Liwanag (Pob.), Poctoy, Progreso Este, Progreso Weste, Rizal, Tabing Dagat
(Pob.), Tabobo-an, Tulay, Tumingad, Liwayway, Tuburan
ROMBLON (31)
Agbaluto, Agpanabat, Agbudia, Agnaga, Agnay, Agnipa,
Agtongo, Alad, Bagacay, Cajimos, Calabogo, Capaclan, Ginablan, Guimpingan,
Ilauran, Lamao, Li-o, Logbon, Lunas, Lonos, Macalas, Mapula, Cobrador (Naguso),
Palje, Barangay I (Pob.), Barangay II (Pob.), Barangay III (Pob.),
Barangay IV (Pob.), Sablayan, Sawang, Tambac
SAN AGUSTIN (15)
Bachawan, Binongahan, Buli, Cabolutan, Cagbuaya, Carmen,
Cawayan, Doņa Juana, Dubduban, Binugusan, Lusong, Mahabang Baybay (Long
Beach), Poblacion, Sugod, Camantaya
SAN ANDRES (13)
Agpudlos, Calunacon, Doņa Trinidad, Linawan, Mabini,
Marigondon Norte, Marigondon Sur, Matutuna, Pag-Alad, Poblacion, Tan-Agan,
Victoria, Juncarlo
SAN FERNANDO (12)
Agtiwa, Azarga, Campalingo, Canjalon, Espaņa, Mabini,
Mabulo, Otod, Panangcalan, Pili, Poblacion, Taclobo
SAN JOSE (5)
Busay, Combot, Lanas, Pinamihagan, Poblacion (Agcogon)
SANTA FE (11)
Agmanic, Canyayo, Danao Norte, Danao Sur, Guinbirayan,
Guintigbasan, Magsaysay, Mat-I, Pandan, Poblacion, Tabugon
FERROL (6)
Agnonoc, Bunsoran, Claro M. Recto, Poblacion (Ferrol),
Hinaguman, Tubigon
SANTA MARIA (IMELDA)
(6)
Bonga, Concepcion Norte (Pob.), Concepcion Sur, Paroyhog,
Santo Niņo, San Isidro
Political Grouping: Region 4 Southern Tagalog
(now part of Region 4B MIMAROPA subgrouping - Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon and Palawan)
Languages Spoken: Although part of Southern Tagalog, the people's
first languages are the three languages native to Romblon --Romblomanon,
Onhan and Asi, which are classified as Bisayan.
Read Jason Lobel's paper on Romblon Languages.
Chief Exports/Industries::
Fishery, Agricuture, Forestry, Handicrafts, Tourism; also the country's
biggest producer of marble. Experts say Romblon's marble deposit is
equivalent to Italy's.
Administration:
Congressional Representative: Eduardo C. Firmalo
Governor: Perpetuo B. Ylagan
Vice-Governor: Sam Romero
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