Batan Island (/ bɑːˈtɑːn / bah-TAHN[4]) is the main island of Batanes, an archipelagic province in the Philippines. It is the second largest of the Batanes Islands, the northernmost group of islands in the Philippines. Batan is a dumbbell-shaped volcanic island, part of the Luzon Volcanic Arc.

It is an 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) long and 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) wide "hidden sea" from Batan's bay by two islands. Fringed with mangroves and thick undergrowth, it has a rocky beach and it is one of the town's rich fishing grounds.

A quick guide to Batan Island. Find out how to get there, what to do, eat, and drink, where to stay, and must-see spots.

Batan Island is one of the largest and major islands in Batanes found in the northern part of the Philippines. It is where Batanes’ capital, Basco, is located. The island is also the main entrance to the province as it is where the airport is found.

Oct 27, 2024 · Located on a hilltop with a perfect view of Batan Island, the South China Sea, Mt. Iraya, Basco proper, and boulder lined cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, the Tukon Radar Station is a nice spot in Batanes.

Located on the northern part of Panay Island in Western Visayas, the bay caters freshwater from the inland area through the Camaligan and Jaro Rivers and saline water coming from the Sibuyan Sea...

Jan 29, 2017 · Geographically located at the northern tip of the Philippines and just a few miles away from Taiwan, it embraces strong winds and undersea currents both from the Pacific and South China sea. It is comprised of three primary islands namely Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat.

Batan is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan, Western Visayas region (Region VI), Philippines. It has a population of 33,484 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 20 barangays.

Jan 6, 2024 · Welcome to Batan, a Tropical island in the Philippine Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Batan unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

Batan Bay is a bay in Tawi-Tawi, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Batan Bay is situated nearby to the locality Toong Toong , as well as near Pasengkoan . Overview