Tumaguin Island, as seen from Sicogon Island. 2009.
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Geography | |
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Coordinates | 11°27′23″N 123°16′56″E / 11.45639°N 123.28222°ECoordinates: 11°27′23″N 123°16′56″E / 11.45639°N 123.28222°E |
Adjacent bodies of water | Visayan Sea |
Highest elevation | 369 ft (112.5 m) |
Administration | |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Iloilo |
Municipality | Carles |
Barangay | Buaya |
Demographics | |
Population | uninhabited |
Tumaguin (variously Tamaguin, Tomaquin, or Tumaguin Islet) is a small, uninhabited island in the Visayan Sea. Along with nearby Sicogon Island, it is part of Carles, Iloilo.
Tumaguin Island is located 0.40 kilometres (0.25 mi) due east of Sicogon Island. The island is 52 metres (171 ft) above sea level. There is a four fathom patch of deep water a little over 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the island.
Tumaguin Island is accessible from barangay Buaya in Sicogon by boat, or by foot during low tide.