Apo Isaland

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apo island

Geographical Address

Province
Public Address
Apo Island, Negros Oriental
Postal Code
6217
latitude
9.08
longitude
123.27
Area
0.74 km2
Division
Central Visayas
Region
VII

Apo Island /ˈæp/ is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete in the Philippines. The name "Apo" was derived from a Filipino word for "old man".

The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, each with a dive center: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is also a ranger station and a lighthouse.

The island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental, and is one of the municipality's 23 barangays. As of the 2010 census, the island has a population of 918.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apo_Island

 

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