Catanduanes



         


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 Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Capital: September 26, 1945
Population:

2000 census—215,356 (13th smallest).

Density—142 per km² (24th lowest).
Area: 1,511.5 km&sup2 (14th smallest)
Divisions:

Municipalities—11.
Barangays—315.

Congressional districts—1.
Languages: Bikol, Tagalog
Governor: Leandro B. Verceles (2001-2004)
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Catanduanes is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

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Municipalities

  • Bagamanoc
  • Baras
  • Bato
  • Caramoran
  • Gigmoto
  • Pandan

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