Basco, Administrative center in Batanes, Philippines
Located on Batan Island, Basco extends across 49 square kilometers of land featuring mountains, coastline, and traditional stone buildings throughout its six districts.
Spanish Governor Jose Basco established this settlement in 1783, initiating civil governance and Christian influence in the northern Philippine archipelago.
The Ivatan people of Basco maintain their traditions through stone house construction methods, fishing practices, and community-based agricultural systems.
Basco Airport connects the municipality with Manila and Tuguegarao City, while local transportation relies on small vehicles navigating coastal and mountain roads.
Mount Iraya rises 1009 meters above Basco, creating a microclimate that produces winter temperatures unusual for Philippine settlements.
Location: Batanes
Elevation above the sea: 23.4 m
Shares border with: Itbayat, Mahatao
GPS coordinates: 20.45000,121.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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