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An Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Province of Batanes; to Amend Paragraph Seven of Section Sixty-eight of Act Numbered Eleven Hundred and Eighty-nine in Certain Particulars; to Authorize the Provincial Board of the Province of Batanes, With the Approval of the Governor-General, to Extend
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was a United States weather station on a hilltop. It offers a magnificent 360-degree view of Batan Island, the South China Sea, Mt. Iraya, Basco proper, boulder lined cliffs and the Pacific Ocean. At present, it houses the northernmost weather station in the Philippines, the Basco Radar Station, and
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The Ivatans have a high respect for the elderly and the prowess of natural phenomena such as waves, sea breeze, lightning, thunders, earthquakes, and wildlife congregations. Discriminating someone based on skin color, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and traditions on nature
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Using guns, the Spanish ended the revolution, killing Aman Dangat and several other Ivatan leaders. Basco and Ivana were the first towns established under full Spanish control. Mahatao was then administered by Basco, while Uyugan and Sabtang, by Ivana. Itbayat was not organized until the 1850s, its
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is undisturbed and unspoiled. It has intermittent white sand beaches with steep mountains and deep canyons with small level areas sporadically found along the coastline. Southwest of Batan Island, Sabtang is accessible by 30-minute falowa ride from Radiwan Port in Ivana. Sabtang Island is also the
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professor Chen Hurng-yu, claiming that Taiwan has territorial claims over Batanes and encouraging the Taiwanese government to take over the province. This, despite the islands being first claimed by Spanish Philippines in 1783 and later incorporated and administered by the Philippines without any
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There is a misconception that Batanes is constantly battered by typhoons. Batanes is mentioned frequently in connection with typhoons, because it holds the northernmost weather station in the Philippines, thus, it is a reference point for all typhoons that enter the Philippine area. In September
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society argue that the islands should not belong to the Philippines. Batanes was created as a sub-province of Cagayan in August 20, 1907 by the approval of Act No. 1693. In 1909, the new American authorities organized it into an independent province, upon the approval of Act No. 1952. During the
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The province is hilly and mountainous, with only 1,631.5 hectares or 7.1% of its area level to undulating terrain. 78.2% or 17,994.4 hectares vary from rolling hills to steep and very steep. Forty-two percent (42%) or 9,734.40 hectares are steep to very steep land. Because of the terrain of the
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Sitio Diura at Racuj-a-Ide is the fishermen's village at Mananoy Bay. Fishing season is marked by a festival in mid-March called Kapayvanuvanua. Visitors are treated with fresh fish delicacies from the Pacific Ocean. Within the area is the legendary Spring of Youth and living cave with crystal
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In 1997, the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) was passed in Philippine Congress. The law paved the way for the indigenous territorial rights of the Ivatans. The province has since promoted its Ivatan roots. Part of the Ilocano population has returned to mainland Luzon. On December 7, 2004,
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has flown to Batanes since May 2013. Meanwhile, Itbayat, an island Municipality of the Province of Batanes, is accessible via Basco Airport. There are no direct flights from the mainland to Itbayat. Itbayat may also be accessed via ferry boats from Basco. Meanwhile, Sabtang, also an island
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Roads, ports, bridges, churches and government buildings were built in this time. Limestone technology used by the Spanish spread to the islands, making bridges strong and fortified. Some of these bridges still remain at Ivana and Mahatao. By 1890, many Ivatans were in Manila, and became
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The main island of Batan has the largest share of level and nearly level lands, followed by Itbayat and Sabtang, respectively. Itbayat has gently rolling hills and nearly level areas on semi-plateaus surrounded by continuous massive cliffs rising from 20 to 70 meters (66–230 feet)
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and has no shoreline. It has a dirt airstrip for light aircraft. A regular ferry runs the Batan-Itbayat route. Travel time is about four hours by falowa from Basco Seaport. A light plane flies from Basco Airport to Itbayat at around P1,875 per person and leaves only when the plane is
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landed on the Batan Islands, which became the first American territory occupied by the Japanese. The purpose of the invasion, to secure the small airfield outside Basco, was accomplished without resistance. Japanese fighters from Basco took part in the raid on
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as of 2024. These two airlines make Batan Island accessible from the mainland via air travel. The other local airlines previously serving Basco Airport have stopped their transport services after the COVID 19 Pandemic. As of 2024,
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is a ghost barangay which is a cluster of roofless shells of old stone houses abandoned after a tidal wave that hit the island of Batan in the 1950s. It has a long stretch of beach. The ruins are 23 kilometers (14 miles) from
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the following day. Over the next several days, the success of the Japanese bombing of Clark Field rendered a base at Basco unnecessary, and on December 10, 1941, the naval combat force was withdrawn to participate in the
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The southern half of the Ivatan homeland, the islands of Batanes, was reinforced and fortified by Spanish refugees from Formosa, before being formally joined in the 18th century with the Spanish government in Manila.
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is for the more adventurous. An enchanted cave with a natural salt bed whose mouth opens to the south China Sea and is accessible through the boulders of Chawa Point in Mahatao. It is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from
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The Bashi Channel was increasingly used by English East India Company ships and the Spanish authorities brought the islands under their direct administration to prevent them falling under British control. The
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In recent years, fish catch has declined due to the absence of technical know-how. Employment opportunities are scarce. Most of the educated Ivatans have migrated to urban centers or have gone abroad.
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slopes gradually to the west, being mountainous and hilly along its northern, eastern coast. On Sabtang, mountains cover the central part, making the island slope outward to the coast.
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is the northernmost island of Batanes. From this location, one can see Formosa (Taiwan) on a clear day. Tatus or coconut crabs abound on the island surrounded by rich marine life.
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is located north of Batan Island. Itbayat is shaped like a giant bowl. The island is surrounded by massive boulders and cliffs rising from 20 to 70 feet (6.1–21.3 metres)
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Distance and bad weather work against its economic growth. Certain commodities like rice, soft drinks, and gasoline carry a 75% to 100% mark-up over Manila retail prices.
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of Batanes provided the scientific basis for confirming the need for a national park in Batanes protecting the Batanes protected landscapes and seascapes, proposed as a
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The population of Batanes in the 2020 census was 18,831 people,. The population density was 86 inhabitants per square kilometer or 220 inhabitants per square mile.
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and all people. The Ivatans, both the older and younger generations, have one of the highest incidences of social acceptance to minority groups in the country.
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The terrain of the province, while picturesque at almost every turn, has limited the potential for expansion of agriculture in an already very small province.
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at Ivana Seaport is where the Katipuneros landed on September 18, 1898. It is also the ferry station of the falowas plying the islands of Sabtang and Itbayat.
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In 1920, the first wireless telegraph was installed, followed by an airfield in 1930. New roads were constructed and the Batanes High School was instituted.
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is a grave crime in Ivatan societies, making ancestral domain certification an important part of Ivatan jurisprudence since the enactment of the IPRA Law.
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in Ivana was built in 1814. It has a crenelated fortress-like campanile. The church fronts the Ivana Seaport and is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) from Basco.
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societies in the Philippines. The prime motivator of the cultural values of the Ivatans are imbibed in their pre-colonial belief systems of respecting
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municipality like Itbayat, is accessible via ferry boats from Batan Island, particularly from Ivana Port, a Municipality in the main Island of Batan.
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In 1993, the Batanes Protected Landscape and Seascape, which encompassed the entire province, was listed in the Tentative List of the Philippines for
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Because of their strategic location, the islands was one of the first points occupied by the invading Japanese imperial forces at the outbreak of the
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Bellwood, P., H. Hung, H., Lizuka, Y. (2011). Taiwan Jade in the Philippines: 3,000 Years of Trade and Long-distance Interaction. Semantic Scholar.
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s or fortified stone fortresses where the native Ivatans' ancestors migrated to Batanes as early as 4,000 BC lived in them for defensive cover.
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are farmers and fishermen. The rest are employed in the government and services sector. Garlic and cattle are major cash crops. Ivatans plant
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Toward the end of the Spanish administration, Batanes was made a part of Cagayan. Due to historical reasons from that time, some segments of
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Stone houses in Batanes many residents during typhoon made up their already-fortified houses with wood and secured the roofs with nets and
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and a convent at Mahatao are six kilometers (3.7 miles) from Basco. It was completed in 1789 and still retains its centuries-old features.
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in Chadpidan Bay is an hour of exhilarating trek from Basco proper (3 kilometers (1.9 miles)). It is famous for its beautiful sunset view.
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are recommended sports activities on the mountain. Walking distance from Basco, the top of Mt. Iraya can be reached in about three hours.
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castle-fortresses for some time. In 1790, Governor Guerrero decreed that Ivatans were to live in the lowlands and leave their remote
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is a dormant volcano standing at 1,517 meters (4,977 feet) whose last eruption was recorded in 505 AD. Mountaineering, trekking, and
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American colonial period, additional public schools were constructed and more Ivatan became aware of their place in the Philippines.
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The province has a total area of 219.01 square kilometers (84.56 sq mi) comprising ten islands situated within the
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decrying the "rape of democracy" in the province, and annulled Antonio's victory in 1970 in favor of his rival, Jorge Abad.
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is spoken primarily on the island of Itbayat. The Ivatan which is dominant in the province is considered to be one of the
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Ivatan-speaking communities can be found in almost every part of the country, mainly in mainland Luzon and in
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housed a US Coast Guard detachment for almost two decades and is about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Basco.
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is an extinct volcano 495 meters (1,624 feet) at its summit. It is eight kilometers (5.0 miles) from Basco.
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As part of an administrative reorganization, the province of Batanes was downgraded to a municipality of
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The northernmost island in the province, also the northernmost land in the entire Philippines, is
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Batanes Ilocanos are bilingual in Ilocano and Ivatan. They speak Ilocano with an Ivatan accent.
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Several species of birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians inhabit the island. Many of those are
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at Baluarte Bay in Basco is the port of call of the cargo ships bringing goods from Manila.
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Ivatan house, one of the oldest structures in the Batanes islands. The house is made of
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Boat-shaped Stone Grave Markers, Chuhangin Burial Site, Ivuhos Island, Sabtang, Batanes
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is the most populated island of the province. It is composed of four municipalities:
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minority population lives in Batanes. Some have left and returned to mainland Luzon.
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is generally mountainous on the north and southeast. It has a basin in the interior.
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The island group is located approximately 162 kilometers (101 mi) north of the
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died after finishing her last international art work while suffering from cancer.
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In 1783, the Spanish claimed Batanes as part of the Philippines under the rule of
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through a campaign of terror and intimidation. The resulting outcry led to the
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in the Philippines, and the smallest, both in population and land area. The
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or tuber and a unique variety of white uvi. Sugarcane is raised to produce
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A minor dispute between the Philippines and Taiwan erupted in 2007, after
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Churchill, Bernardita Reyes; Quiason, Serafin D.; Tan, Samuel K. (1998).
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Columnar Stones, Post Holes, Stone Anchors, Itbud Idyang, Uyugan, Batanes
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limestone formations. The bay is nine kilometres (5.6 miles) from Basco.
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is a cove with multi-colored rocks and white sand ideal for picnics and
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boys" to secure the victory of Rufino Antonio Jr., an ally of President
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province, drainage is good and prolonged flooding is non-existent.
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The islands are situated between the vast expanse of the waters of
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An Ivatan holding one of many types of traditional Ivatan baskets
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is 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) from San Vicente Centro in Sabtang.
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is a lodging house and restaurant, which was formerly owned by
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impacted the entire province, including a landfall on Itbayat.
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came to the islands and integrated with the local population.
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The 6 municipalities of the province comprise a total of 29
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Batanes was briefly marred by political violence during the
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to the Philippines. The island is a sanctuary of different
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The large majority (94%) of the island's people adhere to
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The island province of Batanes is accessible by air, via
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mainland and about 190 kilometers (120 mi) south of
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Arrangement of Stone Walls, Idyang Site, Basco, Batanes
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Chavulan Burial Jar Site, Ivuhos Island, Sabtang Island
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who migrated to the islands 4,000 years ago during the
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Livestock freely roaming in the green hills in Batanes
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period. They lived in fortified mountain areas called
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Protected landscapes and seascapes of the Philippines
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Paso Stone Formation, Ivuhos Island, Sabtang, Batanes
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at Vatang, Hapnit, and Mavatuy Point, all in Mahatao.
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of northern Luzon), Tagalog, and English languages.
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June 4, 2020. 3726:"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" 3679:"UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tentative Lists" 2734:is only 2.75 kilometers (1.71 miles) from Basco. 747:The ancestors of today's Ivatans descended from 5825:Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Batanes 3413:"Pacita Abad Biography – Pacita Abad on artnet" 2276:The Increasing Members of INC in the province. 789:. Sabtang Isle was named "Monmouth Isle" after 724:is a hispanicised plural form derived from the 5809: 5347: 5228: 4997: 4337: 4204: 4041: 3095:4000 Years of Migration and Cultural Exchange 2187:). The northern half of the Ivatan homeland, 8: 3395:"Batanes Protected landscapes and seascapes" 2826:National Commission for Culture and the Arts 1895: 681:and also the most populous in the province. 5285:Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras 3865:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 3591: 3589: 3587: 3556: 3554: 3129:vol.33, First Quarter, 1985, pp.3–21, p.18. 2815:Columnar Stone with Holes, Mahatao, Batanes 2454:generating plant was commissioned in 2004. 942:House of Representatives of the Philippines 6001:States and territories established in 1909 5816: 5802: 5794: 5354: 5340: 5332: 5235: 5221: 5213: 5004: 4990: 4982: 4344: 4330: 4322: 4309: 4211: 4197: 4189: 4048: 4034: 4026: 3648:"Final Report Batanes Biodiversity Survey" 3010: 3008: 3006: 1894: 1826: 1215: 31: 5311:Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary 3596:Census of Population and Housing (2010). 2870:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists 2581:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists 2221:The main languages spoken in Batanes are 2171:This divided homeland is a result of the 2144:An elderly Ivatan woman inside her house. 904:from 1942 to 1944. Upon its restoration, 835:, revolted against the Spanish invaders. 3468:(1). Ateneo de Manila University: 3–21. 6016:Former sub-provinces of the Philippines 5244:World Heritage Sites in the Philippines 3493: 3491: 3137: 3135: 2942: 2920:Gloomy sky over the lighthouse in Basco 2879: 2308:The province is the home of the unique 2131:Source: Philippine Statistics Authority 1814: 1810: 1788: 1753: 1276: 1264: 1010:contesting nation in the 18th century. 785:. Batan was named "Grafton Isle" after 572: 527: 510: 443: 402: 357: 349: 328: 277: 263: 229: 194: 182: 177: 149: 54: 49: 29:Province in Cagayan Valley, Philippines 6006:1909 establishments in the Philippines 3858: 3323: 3313: 2575:tentative list for inscription in the 2444:, a kind of native wine, and vinegar. 654:), is an archipelagic province in the 338:203.22 km (78.46 sq mi) 3177:"Bashi Strait: a lesson in geography" 2571:The entire province is listed in the 2530:focuses too much on specific examples 649: 562: 539: 497: 484: 429: 418: 407: 394: 386: 378: 370: 362: 341: 333: 315: 300: 282: 253: 241: 7: 4063: 3527:Clark, Steven (September 14, 2016). 3432:"Manila's weak claim to the Batanes" 5986:Island provinces of the Philippines 5834:Praelatura Territorialis Batanensis 5258:Baroque Churches of the Philippines 3430:Chen Hurng-yu (December 23, 2007). 2550:these or similar examples within a 2199:dynasty, led by the Chinese pirate 2191:and Orchid Island were part of the 1879:was the most populous in 2010, and 809:. 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ANU Press. 2013. 791:James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth 143:Batan island coastal rocky cliffs 5856: 5294: 5168:Pantabangan–Carranglan Watershed 4377: 4220: 4149: 4130: 4122: 4103: 4074: 3978: 3966: 3955: 2925: 2913: 2901: 2882: 2519: 2183:) and Spanish invasion in 1626 ( 184: 164: 154: 109: 98: 91: 80: 73: 62: 3677:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. 3571:Philippine Statistics Authority 3507:Philippine Statistics Authority 3393:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. 3296:Philippines (August 31, 1942). 3025:Philippine Statistics Authority 2858:Sinadumparan Ivatan House Types 2681:is walking distance from Basco. 2614:Island from Barangay Nakanmuan. 2418:Philippine Statistics Authority 2203:who then set himself up as The 658:, administratively part of the 506:Legislative district of Batanes 179:Anthem: Beautiful Batanes Isles 3994:Batanes Islands Cultural Atlas 2846:Kapayvanuvanuwa Fishing Ritual 1081:Almost one-half of Batanes is 1061:. The islands are part of the 761:and drank sugar-cane wine, or 1: 4150: 4104: 3881:"ICHCAP - e-Knowledge Center" 3561:Census of Population (2015). 3368:"Pacita Abad: Woman of Color" 3015:Census of Population (2020). 1190:Batanes is subdivided into 6 1169:Köppen climate classification 5976:Provinces of the Philippines 4299:List of barangays in Batanes 4131: 4123: 3963:travel guide from Wikivoyage 3598:"Region II (Cagayan Valley)" 3563:"Region II (Cagayan Valley)" 3505:. 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September 23, 2004. 2594: 2341:during winter in the 2287: 2143: 1204: 1154:A Batanes stone house 1153: 1076: 961: 859:American colonial era 811:Provincia de Cagayan. 627:Provinsiya nu Batanes 5884:Camilo Diaz Gregorio 5076:Protected landscapes 3975:at Wikimedia Commons 3846:The Nutrition Source 3276:"The First Landings" 3218:Issues & Studies 2595:White sand beach at 2540:improve this article 2536:to its main subject. 1697:20.3497°N 121.9394°E 1620:20.3324°N 121.8735°E 1543:20.4158°N 121.9479°E 1466:20.3711°N 121.9142°E 1389:20.7858°N 121.8407°E 1309:20.4509°N 121.9694°E 895:invasion of Camiguin 773:Spanish colonial era 643:Lalawigan ng Batanes 635:Probinsia ti Batanes 388: • Density 5773:Zamboanga del Norte 5608:Maguindanao del Sur 5012:Protected areas in 4472:Provincial capitals 3891:on February 1, 2018 3658:on January 13, 2017 3499:"Province: Batanes" 3127:Philippine Studies, 2951:"List of Provinces" 2820:Intangible heritage 2610:take-off point for 2577:World Heritage List 2343:Northern Hemisphere 2315:Podocarpus costalis 1897: 1692: /  1615: /  1538: /  1461: /  1384: /  1304: /  1206:Political divisions 986:World Heritage Site 973:and its roofing of 875:Japanese occupation 807:José Basco y Vargas 619:Province of Batanes 211: /  51:Province of Batanes 5880:Paala Jose Salazar 5663:Occidental Mindoro 5623:Misamis Occidental 3462:Philippine Studies 2601: 2290: 2146: 1209: 1156: 1079: 1063:Luzon Volcanic Arc 1007:Tamkang University 979: 818:remained on their 767:Maritime Jade Road 651:[bɐˈtanes] 364: • Total 335: • Total 308:Ignacio C. 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Batanes Province
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Lighthouse in Sabtang Island
Chavayan Beach in Sabtang
Mount Iraya
Batan Island
Malboro country in Mahatao
Batan island coastal rocky cliffs
Flag of Batanes
Official seal of Batanes
Location in the Philippines
20°35′N 121°54′E / 20.58°N 121.9°E / 20.58; 121.9
Country
Philippines
Region
Cagayan Valley
Founded
Basco
Governor
Marilou Cayco
PFP
Vice Governor
LP
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