Balabac Island, Remote tropical island in Palawan, Philippines.
Located 50 kilometers north of Sabah, Malaysia, Balabac Island features white sand beaches, coral reefs, and dense forests reaching an elevation of 525 meters.
The establishment of Naval Station Narciso Del Rosario on Balabac Island strengthened Philippine maritime defense capabilities in the West Philippine Sea region.
The Molbog people of Balabac Island maintain their traditions through fishing, farming, and conducting trade with neighboring communities in Mapun and Sabah.
Travelers reach the island through a sequence of land and sea transportation, starting with a shuttle from Puerto Princesa to Rio Tuba, followed by a boat journey.
The island provides sanctuary to the Philippine mouse-deer and serves as a protected habitat for grey imperial pigeons and Philippine cockatoos.
Location: Balabac
Elevation above the sea: 525 m
GPS coordinates: 7.95000,117.02000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:20
The islands of the Philippines display exceptional geographical diversity. Palawan, Siargao, Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu offer beaches, coral reefs, clear water lagoons, and geological formations. The marine national parks host a rich marine fauna. Historical sites and terraced rice paddies represent cultural heritage. Volcanoes, waterfalls, and caves illustrate the variety of the archipelago's natural landscapes.
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