Banton, Municipality in Romblon, Philippines
The Municipality of Banton occupies the entirety of Banton Island and several smaller uninhabited islands in the Sibuyan Sea near Marinduque.
Spanish colonial authorities established Banton in 1622 on Bacoco Hill, making it the first settlement in the Romblon province before relocating to its current position.
The Guyangan Cave System contains preserved burial textiles, including the Banton Cloth, which represents the earliest known example of warp ikat in Southeast Asia.
The municipality maintains seventeen barangays and supports its economy through copra farming, fishing activities, and traditional handicrafts such as raffia palm weaving.
During the American colonial period, the municipality received the name Jones to honor Congressman William Atkinson Jones of the Philippine Autonomy Act.
GPS coordinates: 12.94720,122.09561
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:09
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