Ticao (island)

Ticao

Ticao Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates	12°31′45″N 123°41′53″E / 12.52917°N 123.69806°E / 12.52917; 123.69806Coordinates: 12°31′45″N 123°41′53″E / 12.52917°N 123.69806°E / 12.52917; 123.69806
Adjacent bodies of water	Samar Sea Sibuyan Sea Sorsogon Bay Ticao Pass
Area	334 km2 (129 sq mi)
Highest elevation	490 m (1,610 ft)
Administration
Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Masbate
Municipalities	Batuan Monreal San Fernando San Jacinto
Demographics
Population	95,129 (as of 2015)
Ethnic groups	Masbateño

Ticao Island, is an island with a total land area of (334 km² or 129 sq mi) is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Ticao Pass. The other two major islands are Masbate Island (3,290 km² or 1,270 sq mi) and Burias Island (424 km² or 164 sq mi).

The island is divided into the municipalities of Batuan, Monreal, San Fernando and its mother-town, San Jacinto.

San Miguel Island is located "just off the northern tip" of Ticao Island.