Sanrokan News Magazine Romblon Province, Philippines

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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, Doña Juana, Dubduban, Binugusan, Lusong, Mahabang Baybay (Long Beach), Poblacion, Sugod, Camantaya SAN ANDRES (13) Agpudlos, Calunacon, Doña Trinidad, Linawan, Mabini, Marigondon Norte, Marigondon Sur, Matutuna, Pag-Alad, Poblacion, Tan-Agan, Victoria, Juncarlo SAN FERNANDO (12) Agtiwa, Azarga, Campalingo, Canjalon, España, 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 Niño, 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: Perpetuo B. Ylagan Governor: Eleandro Jesus Madrona Vice-Governor: Jose Fonte

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