Panglao Island
Dauis (pop. 52,492) | |
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| Population | 92,331 (2015)[2] |
| Pop. density | 870/km2 (2250/sq mi) |
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Panglao is an island in the north Bohol Sea, located in the Central Visayas region of the Visayas island group, in the south-central Philippines.
Geography
The island has an area of 91.12 square kilometres (35.18 sq mi). It is within
Panglao has a terrain that ranges from plain, hilly to mountainous. Panglao is made of Maribojoc limestone, the youngest of the limestone units found in the western area of Bohol. The limestone composition delayed the development of the international airport as coralline limestone is soluble which causes formation of caves and sinkholes. One interesting geological feature found in the island is the Hinagdanan Cave which has an underground water source. The cave is an important water source as the island has no rivers or lakes.
Panglao is a popular tourist destination in the Philippines and includes several small islands, such as Gak-ang, Pontod, and Balicasag and is close to Pamalican island.
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 79,216.[2]
History
Panglao was known to Chinese, Malay, Siamese and Indonesian traders. It once housed the Kedatuan of Dapitan.[citation needed]
Biodiversity
About 250 new species of
Tourism
Panglao island is one of the main tourist destinations on the Philippines.
Transportation
There is a regular air-conditioned bus service from the airport to Tagbilaran City (Island City Mall and v/v PHP 50 each way) and a circular route to Alona beach. Short trips are usually by Tuk-Tuks or motor tricycle taxis, fares negotiable.
The island is connected with the Bohol main island by two bridges namely the Cong. Suarez Bridge and the Gov. Borja Bridge. A third bridge, also connecting the island to mainland Bohol, is under construction.
See also
References
- ^ "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Province: BOHOL". nap.psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Pedroso, Kate (March 2, 2007). "Panglao, Bohol: a center of marine biodiversity". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
External links
Panglao travel guide from Wikivoyage- Panglao Island, Bohol - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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