Quiniluban
The Quiniluban island group, in the extreme north of the Cuyo Archipelago
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The Quiniluban group (in red), in the Cuyo Archipelago
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| Location | Sulu Sea |
| Coordinates | 11°26′00″N 120°48′00″E / 11.43333°N 120.80000°ECoordinates: 11°26′00″N 120°48′00″E / 11.43333°N 120.80000°E |
| Archipelago | Cuyo Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
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| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Agutaya |
The Quiniluban Group is a group of islands in Palawan Province of the Philippines situated between the islands of Palawan and Panay in the Sulu Sea. The group is the northernmost in the Cuyo Archipelago, consisting of several islands and rocks. The easternmost of which is a circular group of islands surrounded by reef about 6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) in diameter. The largest of the circular group is Quiniluban Island. The island group also includes the upscale resort island of Pamican located about 5.6 nautical miles (10.4 km; 6.4 mi) southwest of the circular group, and Manamoc Island located 3.0 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) further southwest of Pamilacan.
These mostly hilly islands are of limestone formation, have no permanent streams, and very little wood, but are covered with tall grass. Most of its inhabitants live along the coast, and there is some cultivation on the larger islands.
The island group is under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Agutaya, Palawan with its town center located 16 to 18 nautical miles (30 to 33 km; 18 to 21 mi) southeast of the Quiniluban Island Group on Agutaya Island, depending on the location.
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