Corón, Administrative municipality in Palawan, Philippines
Corón is a municipality in the northern part of Palawan province that administers the eastern section of Busuanga Island along with several small islands in the surrounding area. The territory follows a rocky coastline with deeply cut coves, narrow channels between islands, and hills covered in dense forest.
The settlement was established in 1902 under Spanish colonial administration and later became an independent local government unit within Palawan province. During World War II the area witnessed naval battles between Japanese and American forces, and several ships went down in the nearby waters.
The Tagbanua have lived in the area for centuries and speak their own language, which visitors sometimes hear during encounters in the smaller settlements. Their fishing boats lie anchored in shallow coves, and woven baskets made from local fibers are stacked at markets along the coast.
Ferries depart from the port several times a week and connect the area with Manila and other islands in the region. Smaller boats shuttle between the islands and the outer settlements, especially in the morning when weather is usually calmer.
In the waters off the coast several Japanese warships from World War II rest on the seabed, now covered with coral and providing habitat for fish. Divers visit these wrecks regularly, and the ships lie at depths between 10 and 40 meters (33 and 131 feet).
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