Batan Island, Volcanic island in Batanes Province, Philippines
The dumbbell-shaped Batan Island spans 95 square kilometers, featuring Mount Iraya in the north and Mount Matarem in the south along the coastline.
Japanese forces occupied Batan Island on December 8, 1941, establishing control of the airfield near Basco before withdrawing their naval combat units.
The indigenous Ivatan people maintain their traditions through stone houses built to withstand strong winds and storms throughout the island.
Four municipalities divide the island: Basco serves as the provincial capital, while Ivana, Mahatao, and Uyugan comprise the remaining administrative regions.
The Batan Volcanic Complex contains geological formations from different periods, creating a landscape of hills, cliffs, and distinct rock structures.
Location: Batanes
Elevation above the sea: 1,009 m
Part of: Batan Islands
GPS coordinates: 20.41667,121.95000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:12
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