Batuan, Masbate
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 Map of Masbate with Batuan highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 12°25′N 123°46′E / 12.417°N 123.767°ECoordinates: 12°25′N 123°46′E / 12.417°N 123.767°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charlie D. Yuson III |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.28 km2 (21.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 13,764 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5415 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Batuan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is located at the southern point of Ticao Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,764 people. It is the smallest municipality in Masbate, both in land area and population.
In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the Municipality of Batuan.
The municipality is home to the Bongsanglay Natural Park.
Batuan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
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