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About Camiguin Island PDF E-mail

The Province of Camiguin lies off the coast of the northern tip of the Island of Mindanao. It is located at 9 degrees 12 minutes (9°12”) north latitude and 124 degrees 40.5 minutes (124°40.5”) east longitude and is approximately ten kilometers from the nearest point of Misamis Oriental and ninety kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City. It is bounded on the north by Bohol Sea, on the east by Butuan Bay, on the west by Macajalar Bay and on the southeast by Gingoog Bay.

The island measures approximately thirty-seven (37) kilometers at its longest side and fourteen (14) kilometers at its widest breadth.

The fastest way to get to Camiguin from Manila is to take any of the commercial flights to Cagayan de Oro City for about 1 hour, then taxi to the bus terminal at the city proper. The bus ride to Balingoan Port takes about more or less two hours and the ensuing ferry to Benoni Port in the Municipality of Mahinog, Camiguin takes about one hour.

Since Camiguin is situated within the Central Nautical Highway, from Manila, one can take any of the commercial flights to Cebu City (1 hour flight) and enjoy the more convenient daytime travel using RORO ferry service to Mambajao via Jagna in Bohol everyday at 1:00P.M. also every wednesday, friday and sunday via fast craft to Benoni, Mahinog.

Or, from Cebu one can take an overnight overnight ferry to Mambajao. The ferry leaves Cebu for Camiguin every Friday.

Camiguin has a total land area of 23,795 hectares. Of the five municipalities comprising the province, Mambajao is the biggest in terms of land area, occupying about 37% of the total land area while the smallest town is Guinsiliban, makes up of only 8% of the province’s total land area.

CAMIGUIN is a pear-shaped volcanic island with a total land area of 238 sq. kilometers. It lies 10 kilometers off the coast of the Province of Misamis Oriental. Along with the Provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, CAMIGUIN forms part of a geopolitical grouping of provinces comprising Region X or Northern Mindanao. In terms of land area, CAMIGUIN is only around 2 percent of Region X.

CAMIGUIN ISLAND is said to be "Born of Fire". It has seven volcanoes unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island full of natural wonders and historical riches.

As an island of varied ecosystem, CAMIGUIN'S uniqueness lies in its varied terrain, pristine natural environment and rustic setting. As a matter of fact, the Province has been identified by the Department of Tourism as one of the top 25 tourist destinations in the Philippines, and No. 7 diving spot in the world.

CAMIGUIN almost defies description, I should say. It is a tiny island of lush forests, volcanic splendor, eternal hot and cold natural springs, pristine patches of black and white beaches, majestic waterfalls, exotic marine life, blue-ridge mountains, serene surroundings, idyllic lifestyle; it has a glorious past, and is inhabited with jovial people. The truth is, CAMIGUIN is best experienced than described as one gets enchanted by her mystical charm. It really has amazing natural resources and peaceful atmosphere that stir and baffle the minds of everyone.

CAMIGUIN is believed to be one of the Philippines's most beautiful island - a virtual paradise - as the island allows visitors to experience a sample of untouched beauty in its entirety. Locked in the eternal embrace of the sea, CAMIGUIN continues its simple existence sheltered from and unfazed by the virulent pressures of today's accelerated lifestyles.

The people of CAMIGUIN are friendly, fun-loving, and very hospitable. Camiguingnons are also hardworking. The main occupation of the people is fishing and farming. Coconut is the major production as far as sources of income is concerned. Other plantations are abaca, rice, mangoes, lanzones and other fruit trees. Small cottage industries are increasing in number to accommodate the influx of visitors. Cebuano is the main language while a few speak Kinamiguin, an ancient dialect. Nearly everyone speaks English fairly.

Come now and visit the island of your imagination, CAMIGUIN ISLAND!

 

 
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