Batanes, Provincial administrative division in northern Philippines
Batanes spans across ten islands between the Balintang Channel and Taiwan, with only three islands currently hosting permanent settlements.
The Austronesian ancestors of present-day Ivatans established their first settlements in these islands approximately 4,000 years ago during the Neolithic period.
The Ivatan people maintain traditional practices in stone house construction, utilizing limestone and thatch roofs to protect against frequent extreme weather conditions.
Transportation between the islands depends on small boats and one airport in Basco, requiring travelers to consider weather patterns before planning their journeys.
The province maintains year-round temperatures around 26°C, creating a microclimate that differs substantially from other regions of the Philippines.
Location: Cagayan Valley
Inception: 1909
Capital city: Basco
Shares border with: Pingtung County
GPS coordinates: 20.58333,121.90000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
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