Islands of Zamboanga City, Philippines

The islands of zamboanga city:

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ISLANDS OF ZAMBOANGA CITY

In addition to the main land territory of Zamboanga City, which encompasses 1,681 kilometers ( 645 square mile ), there are over 28 islands that are part of its principality, some of them not yet named. The most popular of these islands is the Great Santa Cruz Island, and most deservedly so. Its tantalizingly beautiful scenery encompasses the rare "pink sand" ( a coloration effect of white sand mixed with red coral sand ), crystal clear blue water, and the symphony of varied living corals, abundant colorful tropical sea life, and island vegetation. It is truly a wonderland.

We at Zamboanga.com, however, aim to present to you the rest of the other beautiful islands that make up the remainder of the City of Zamboanga. As usual, we would like your participation in providing us with photographs, descriptions, and your personal experiences. Help us present this to the rest of the world. If you can help, please contact us at: webmaster@zamboanga.com.

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Bacungan Island

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Banganaun Island

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Baong Island

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Bobo Island

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Buguias Island

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Cabog Island

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Camugan Island

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Gatusan Island

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Great Santa Cruz Island

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Scuba Diving Qualities: Excellent. Home of the fabled "pinkish sand," it is a living coral island whose variety of corals and sea life rivals any of the more popular sites around the world. Over half of the world's known sea shell varieties come from the tremendously rich waters of Sulu Sea, of which the twin Santa Cruz Islands are a part of, but ideally located in the sheltered waters of Basilan Straight, across from downtown Zamboanga City. Its crystal clear water is perfect for your scuba diving and under water photography requirements. Due to the guerilla unrest in the region, this area of the world remains an undiscovered haven, and is best approached with caution. The rewards are serendipitous.

Ilanon Island

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Kablingan Island

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Lambang Island

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Lamunigan Island

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Lapinigan Island

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Little Malanipa Island

Location: About 8.5 Km. ( 5.1 Mi. ) east of downtown Zamboanga City, and just S.E. of the main Malanipa Island.

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Little Santa Cruz Island

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Malanipa Island

Located about 8 Km. ( 5 Mi. ) east of downtown Zamboanga City, it is home to the barrangay of Cocob.

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Pangapuyan Island

Located about 4.8 Km. ( 3 Mi. ) east-north-east of downtown Zamboanga City, across from the barrangay of Lumbayao and just south of the south-western tip of Sacol Island.

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Pitas Island

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Sacol Island ( 2nd biggest island )

Located about 4.8 Km. ( 3 Mi. ) east-north-east of downtown Zamboanga City, across from the barrangay of Lumbayao. It is the second largest island that belongs to the city of Zamboanga and is home to the barrangays of Tambac, Landang Gua, Bolimompong, Landang Laum, Pasilmanta, and Busay.

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Salangan Island

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Sinunug Island

Located about 9.9 Km. ( 6 Mi. ) east-north-east of downtown Zamboanga City, and about 1.6 Km. ( 1 Mi. ) east of Sacol Island.

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Taguiti Island

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Tictabon Island

Location: About 3.2 Km. ( 2 Mi. ) east of downtown Zamboanga City, across from the Tictabon Channel and the barrangay of Mampang.

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Tigburacao Island

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Tumalutap Island

Location: About 11.2 Km. (7 Mi.) east-north-east of downtown Zamboanga City, 3.2 Km. (2 Mi.) east of Sacol Island, and about 1.6 Km. (1 mi.) north-east of Sinunug Isle.

Features: It is the eastern most island of Zamboanga City in the Moro Gulf region, an area also rich with tropical fish.

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Visa Island

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Vitali Island ( biggest of the islands )

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Zamboanga City's Points of interest:

Lawigan Point

Malaja Point

Malasugat Point

Taguiti Point

Bodies of water surrounding Zamboanga City:

Basilan Straight

Caldera Bay

Malasugat Bay

Moro Gulf

Sulu Sea

Taguiti Bay

Tictabon Channel

Tungawan Bay

Rivers of Zamboanga City:

Bolong River

Tumaga River

Saaz River

Zamboanga City's Highest Point:

Batorampon Point = 1,335 M. ( 4,380 ft. )

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