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Batanes
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This archipelago, the northernmost in the country, is close to Taiwan. You can see some beautiful landscapes, a few colonial remnants, and discover the culture and traditions of the local populations.
Overview of Batanes
This archipelago, the northernmost in the Philippines, is close to Taiwan. You can see some beautiful landscapes, a few colonial remnants, and discover the culture and traditions of the local populations.
Key Facts
- Type of place: archipelago.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Number of islands: 10 islands.
- Main island: Basco (8,500 inhabitants) on Batan Island.
- Population: 17,246 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 219.01 km².
- Highest point: Mount Iraya (1,009 m) on Batan Island.
- Coastline:
- Website: http://www.batanes.gov.ph