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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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Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue; Ma 02115 +1495‑1000 (December 13, 2017).
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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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In 1687, the British explorer, privateer, and naturalist
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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. 3715:"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" 3668:"UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tentative Lists" 2723:is only 2.75 kilometers (1.71 miles) from Basco. 736:The ancestors of today's Ivatans descended from 5814:Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Batanes 3402:"Pacita Abad Biography – Pacita Abad on artnet" 2265:The Increasing Members of INC in the province. 778:. Sabtang Isle was named "Monmouth Isle" after 713:is a hispanicised plural form derived from the 5798: 5336: 5217: 4986: 4326: 4193: 4030: 3084:4000 Years of Migration and Cultural Exchange 2176:). The northern half of the Ivatan homeland, 8: 3384:"Batanes Protected landscapes and seascapes" 2815:National Commission for Culture and the Arts 1884: 670:and also the most populous in the province. 5274:Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras 3854:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 3580: 3578: 3576: 3545: 3543: 3118:vol.33, First Quarter, 1985, pp.3–21, p.18. 2804:Columnar Stone with Holes, Mahatao, Batanes 2443:generating plant was commissioned in 2004. 931:House of Representatives of the Philippines 5990:States and territories established in 1909 5805: 5791: 5783: 5343: 5329: 5321: 5224: 5210: 5202: 4993: 4979: 4971: 4333: 4319: 4311: 4298: 4200: 4186: 4178: 4037: 4023: 4015: 3637:"Final Report Batanes Biodiversity Survey" 2999: 2997: 2995: 1883: 1815: 1204: 20: 5300:Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary 3585:Census of Population and Housing (2010). 2859:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists 2570:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists 2210:The main languages spoken in Batanes are 2160:This divided homeland is a result of the 2133:An elderly Ivatan woman inside her house. 893:from 1942 to 1944. Upon its restoration, 824:, revolted against the Spanish invaders. 3457:(1). Ateneo de Manila University: 3–21. 6005:Former sub-provinces of the Philippines 5233:World Heritage Sites in the Philippines 3482: 3480: 3126: 3124: 2931: 2909:Gloomy sky over the lighthouse in Basco 2868: 2297:The province is the home of the unique 2120:Source: Philippine Statistics Authority 1803: 1799: 1777: 1742: 1265: 1253: 999:contesting nation in the 18th century. 774:. Batan was named "Grafton Isle" after 561: 516: 499: 432: 391: 346: 338: 317: 266: 252: 218: 183: 171: 166: 138: 43: 38: 18:Province in Cagayan Valley, Philippines 5995:1909 establishments in the Philippines 3847: 3312: 3302: 2564:tentative list for inscription in the 2433:, a kind of native wine, and vinegar. 643:), is an archipelagic province in the 327:203.22 km (78.46 sq mi) 3166:"Bashi Strait: a lesson in geography" 2560:The entire province is listed in the 2519:focuses too much on specific examples 638: 551: 528: 486: 473: 418: 407: 396: 383: 375: 367: 359: 351: 330: 322: 304: 289: 271: 242: 230: 7: 4052: 3516:Clark, Steven (September 14, 2016). 3421:"Manila's weak claim to the Batanes" 5975:Island provinces of the Philippines 5823:Praelatura Territorialis Batanensis 5247:Baroque Churches of the Philippines 3419:Chen Hurng-yu (December 23, 2007). 2539:these or similar examples within a 2188:dynasty, led by the Chinese pirate 2180:and Orchid Island were part of the 1868:was the most populous in 2010, and 798:. Batanes was ruled as part of the 5192:Protected areas of the Philippines 5091:Protected landscapes and seascapes 4230:(capital and largest municipality) 3288:Official Gazette Philippines, 1942 3240:Act No. 1952 (May 20, 1909), 2492:is unacceptable in Ivatan values. 1027:, are the only inhabited islands. 1011:between the Balintang Channel and 994:published an editorial written by 776:Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton 14: 3695:. Philippine Statistics Authority 3201:Chen, Hurng-Yu (September 2021). 3086:. Vol. 40. ANU Press. 2013. 780:James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth 132:Batan island coastal rocky cliffs 5845: 5283: 5157:Pantabangan–Carranglan Watershed 4366: 4209: 4138: 4119: 4111: 4092: 4063: 3967: 3955: 3944: 2914: 2902: 2890: 2871: 2508: 2172:) and Spanish invasion in 1626 ( 173: 153: 143: 98: 87: 80: 69: 62: 51: 3666:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. 3560:Philippine Statistics Authority 3496:Philippine Statistics Authority 3382:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. 3285:Philippines (August 31, 1942). 3014:Philippine Statistics Authority 2847:Sinadumparan Ivatan House Types 2670:is walking distance from Basco. 2603:Island from Barangay Nakanmuan. 2407:Philippine Statistics Authority 2192:who then set himself up as The 647:, administratively part of the 495:Legislative district of Batanes 168:Anthem: Beautiful Batanes Isles 3983:Batanes Islands Cultural Atlas 2835:Kapayvanuvanuwa Fishing Ritual 1070:Almost one-half of Batanes is 1050:. The islands are part of the 750:and drank sugar-cane wine, or 1: 4139: 4093: 3870:"ICHCAP - e-Knowledge Center" 3550:Census of Population (2015). 3357:"Pacita Abad: Woman of Color" 3004:Census of Population (2020). 1179:Batanes is subdivided into 6 1158:Köppen climate classification 5965:Provinces of the Philippines 4288:List of barangays in Batanes 4120: 4112: 3952:travel guide from Wikivoyage 3587:"Region II (Cagayan Valley)" 3552:"Region II (Cagayan Valley)" 3494:. Quezon City, Philippines: 3388:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 3006:"Region II (Cagayan Valley)" 2855:Ivatan (Salakot) Hat Weaving 2843:Traditional Boats in Batanes 2345:Poverty incidence of Batanes 1885:Population census of Batanes 1852:List of barangays in Batanes 899:Philippine Commonwealth Army 343:1,009 m (3,310 ft) 112:Lighthouse in Sabtang Island 5970:Provinces of Cagayan Valley 5861:Peregrin de la Fuente Nesta 4303:Articles related to Batanes 4005:Batanes Budget Travel Guide 3972:Geographic data related to 3933:GPX (secondary coordinates) 2825:. The first edition of the 2533:reliable, secondary sources 2523:explaining their importance 2281:An extensive survey of the 1185:lone congressional district 977:inscription in the future. 925:, as representative of the 911:1969 presidential elections 828:coast being a ridge. 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(1985). 2537:evaluate and synthesize 2250:, as well as overseas. 2137:The natives are called 1183:, all encompassed by a 915:Philippine Constabulary 905:Philippine independence 631: 615: 400:Independent cities 385:  • Rank 5865:Mario de Leon Baltazar 5269:Historic Town of Vigan 5119:Upper Agno River Basin 4807:Quezon (Nueva Vizcaya) 2589: 2278: 2220:Austronesian languages 2134: 1197: 1144: 1067: 967: 685:), separated from the 380:93/km (240/sq mi) 340:Highest elevation 5592:Maguindanao del Norte 5040:Northern Sierra Madre 3923:GPX (all coordinates) 3618:www.BatanesOnline.com 3528:on September 15, 2016 3172:. September 23, 2004. 2583: 2330:during winter in the 2276: 2132: 1193: 1143:A Batanes stone house 1142: 1065: 950: 848:American colonial era 800:Provincia de Cagayan. 616:Provinsiya nu Batanes 5873:Camilo Diaz Gregorio 5065:Protected landscapes 3964:at Wikimedia Commons 3835:The Nutrition Source 3265:"The First Landings" 3207:Issues & Studies 2584:White sand beach at 2529:improve this article 2525:to its main subject. 1686:20.3497°N 121.9394°E 1609:20.3324°N 121.8735°E 1532:20.4158°N 121.9479°E 1455:20.3711°N 121.9142°E 1378:20.7858°N 121.8407°E 1298:20.4509°N 121.9694°E 884:invasion of Camiguin 762:Spanish colonial era 632:Lalawigan ng Batanes 624:Probinsia ti Batanes 377: • Density 5762:Zamboanga del Norte 5597:Maguindanao del Sur 5001:Protected areas in 4461:Provincial capitals 3880:on February 1, 2018 3647:on January 13, 2017 3488:"Province: Batanes" 3116:Philippine Studies, 2940:"List of Provinces" 2809:Intangible heritage 2599:take-off point for 2566:World Heritage List 2332:Northern Hemisphere 2304:Podocarpus costalis 1886: 1681: /  1604: /  1527: /  1450: /  1373: /  1293: /  1195:Political divisions 975:World Heritage Site 962:and its roofing of 864:Japanese occupation 796:José Basco y Vargas 608:Province of Batanes 200: /  40:Province of Batanes 5869:Paala Jose Salazar 5652:Occidental Mindoro 5612:Misamis Occidental 3451:Philippine Studies 2590: 2279: 2135: 1198: 1145: 1068: 1052:Luzon Volcanic Arc 996:Tamkang University 968: 807:remained on their 756:Maritime Jade Road 640:[bɐˈtanes] 353: • Total 324: • Total 297:Ignacio C. 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Province






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
Legislature
Batanes Provincial Board

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