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Catanduanes is an island province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Virac and the province lies to the east of Camarines Sur across Maqueda Channel.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Catanduanes

Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Capital: Virac
Founded: Xxxx xx, xxxx
Population:
2000 census—215,356 (13th smallest).
Density—142 per km² (24th lowest).
Area: 1,511.5 km² (14th smallest)
Divisions:
Municipalities—11.
Barangays—315.
Congressional districts—1.
Languages: Bicolano, Tagalog
Governor: Leandro B. Verceles (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Catanduanes is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

Municipalities

  • Bagamanoc
  • Baras
  • Bato
  • Caramoran
  • Gigmoto
  • Pandan
  • Panganiban (Payo)
  • San Andres (Calolbon)
  • San Miguel
  • Viga
  • Virac

Physical

History

External Links

Bicol Region: Albay | Camarines Norte | Camarines Sur | Catanduanes | Masbate | Sorsogon