Islands of The Philippines
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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region
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I - Ilocos
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II - Cagayan
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III - C. Luzon
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IV-A - Calabarzon
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IV-B - Mimaropa
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V - Bicol
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VI - W. Visayas
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VII - C. Visayas
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VIII - E. Visayas
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IX - Zamboanga
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X - N. Mindanao
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XI - Davao
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XII - Soccsksargen
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XIII - Caraga
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XIV - CAR
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XV - ARMM
| Luzon Islands Group | Visayas Islands Group | Mindanao Islands Group | 11 Largest Islands of The Philippines |
Contents
Main Philippine Islands Group
The Philippines is divided into three main islands group and are headed under:
- Luzon Islands Group - It is the most populous of the three groups, with Manila being its center of everything imaginable and as the Capital seat of the country. Metropolitan Manila is the hub of it all and is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world with over 11.5 million people. It is also referred to as the National Capital Region by the government. Majority of the top national schools are located here and this is where most of the students go to for their college education.
- Visayas Islands Group - It is the second most populated of the three groups with over 17 million people and its center of commerce, with the most populated area being Cebu island. It is home to the largest native language speakers of Bisaya. It's commerce production is second to Luzon's and is home to the second largest international airport in Mactan island - Mactan International.
- Mindanao Islands Group - It is the least populated of the three island groups with Davao being its largest and most populated area. The emerald island of Mindanao is the richest in mineral contents and production in the country, and it is considered the country's bread basket as over sixty percent of food staples for the country's ninety million plus population is produced here. It is also the country's gateway to the East Asia Growth Area of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, & Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) - the truism to that reference is reflected squarely on Zamboanga City and the Peninsula area of Mindanao it services, in its title as the #1 GDP area in the Philippines! Majority of the international income it derives from is from BIMP-EAGA.
11 Largest Islands of The Philippines
The Philippines has a total of 7,107 islands and majority of them are small in size, and some even disappear below the water when high tide comes around. Out of all those emerald islands that surround the Philippine archipelago like a dazzling necklace of natural beauty, there are eleven islands that are the largest of the Philippines, encompassing a total area of 276,890 square kilometers out of the 298,170 square kilometers that belongs to the country. That represents 93% of the Philippines' total land area. The majority of the Filipino population are found within those 11 largest islands and they are listed below:
| Island Name | Island Size | |
| 1 | Luzon | 104,688 sq km |
| 2 | Mindanao | 94,631 sq km |
| 3 | Samar | 13,079 sq km |
| 4 | Negros | 12,704 sq km |
| 5 | Palawan | 11,785 sq km |
| 6 | Panay | 11,515 sq km |
| 7 | Mindoro | 9,736 sq km |
| 8 | Leyte | 7,213 sq km |
| 9 | Cebu | 4,408 sq km |
| 10 | Bohol | 3,862 sq km |
| 11 | Masbate | 3,269 sq km |
| Total Area: | 276,890 sq km | |
| Country | 298,170 sq km |
Luzon Islands Group, Islands of The Philippines
It is the most populous of the three groups, with Manila being its center of everything imaginable and as the Capital seat of the country. Metropolitan Manila is the hub of it all and is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world with over 11.5 million people. It is also referred to as the National Capital Region by the government. Majority of the top national schools are located here and this is where most of the students go to for their college education.
Islands of Luzon
Babuyan Island
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Batanes Islands
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Batan Island
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Calayan Island
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Camiguan Island
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Catanduanes
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Dalupiri Island
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Diadekey Island
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Dinem Island
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Ditarem Island
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Ivuhos Island
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Itbayat Island
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Fuga Island
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Hundred Islands
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Jomalig Island
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Luzon Island
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Mavudis Island
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Palasan Island
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Patnanongan Island
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Polillo Island
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Sabtang Island
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Siayan Island
- Agutaya Island -
Alabat Island
Alava Island
Albaguan Island
Albay Gulf Island
Ambil Island
Babuyan Island
Bagambangan Island
Balabac Island
Balesin Island
Balintang Island
Bancalan Island
Banton Island
Barangonan Island
Barit Island
Batan Island (Batanes)
Batan Island (Albay)
Batanes Islands
Batas Island
Beni Island
Binalabag Island
Binatican Island
Bisucay Island
Boayan Island
Boliungan Island
Bugsuk Island
Burias Island
Butauanan Island
Caban Island
Cabarruyan Island
Cabra Island
Cabuli Island
Cacnipa Island
Cadaraman Island
Cadlao Island
Calabadian Island
Calabugdong Island
Calayan Island
Calibang Island
Camiguin Island
Canabungan Island
Carlota Island
Carnasa Island
Casian Island
Catalat Island
Catanduanes Island
Cauayan Island
Chindonan Island
Corregidor Island
Cuyo Island
Dalahican Island
Dalupiri Island
Darocotan Island
Dequey Island
Destacado Island
Diadekey Island
Dicabaito Island
Dimipac Island
Dinem Island
Diogo Island
Ditarem Island
Dumaran Island
Flat Island
Fuga Island
Gabung Island
Galoc Island
Gardiner Island
Guintinua Island
Guntao Island
Hermana Mayor Island
Hermana Menor Island
Hundred Islands
Ibuhos Island
Icadambanauan Island
Igbon Island
Iloc Island
Imuruan Island
Inampulugan Island
Inatula Island
Itbayat Island
Itu Aba Island
Ivuhos Island
Johnson Island
Jomalig Island
Kalongkooan Island
Lagen Island
Lalutaya Island
Lamud Island
Latuan Island
Linapacan Island
Looc bay Island
Lubang Island
Lumbucan Island
- Luzon Island - It is the most populous of the Philippine islands, with Manila being its center of everything imaginable and as the Capital seat of the country. Metropolitan Manila is the hub of it all and is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world with over 11.5 million people. It is also referred to as the National Capital Region by the government. Majority of the top national schools are located here and this is where most of the students go to for their college education.
Mabaag Island
Mabudis Island
Macaranao Island
Maculabo Island
Malanao Island
Manamoc Island
Mantangule Secam Island
Maricaban Island
Marinduque Island
Masbate Island
Matabao Island
Matarbis Island
Matinloc Island
Mauban Island
- Mavudis Island - It is the northern-most island of The Philippines, located within the Batanes Islands and the territory of Batanes Province.
Maytiguid Island
Mindoro Island
Namyit Island
Nanshan Island
Naranjo Island
Oco Island
Palasan Island
Palaui Island
Palawan Island
Paly Island
Pamalican Island
Pan de Azucar Island
Pandanan Island
Panuitan Island
Patnanongan Island
Polillo Island
Pucoy Island
Ramos Island
Rasa Island
Refugio Island
Romblon Island
Sabtang Island
San Andres Island
Santiago Island
Siayan Island
Sibale Island
Sibuyan Island
Sin Cowe Island
Soguicay Island
Spratly Islands*
Stanlake Island
Tablas Island
Tagalinog Island
Tambon Island
Tampel Island
Tandubas Island
Tapiutan Island
Thitu Island
Ticao Island
Tinaga Island
Tingtingong Island
Tulutan Island
Verde Island
Volcano Island
West Nalaut Island
West York Island
Visayas Islands Group, Islands of The Philippines
It is the second most populated of the three groups with over 17 million people and its center of commerce, with the most populated area being Cebu island. It is home to the largest native language speakers of Bisaya. It's commerce production is second to Luzon's and is home to the second largest international airport in Mactan island - Mactan International.
- Alad Island - To enjoy this isolated island, take a boat ride via MV Mary the Queen, has 12 hour routes from Manila to Romblon Island, that leaves every Saturday at 5pm. Other alternative routes are via Montenegro Shipping lines, Viva Shipping lines and Shipshape Ferry from the port of Batangas City, two hours and a half by land from Manila. From Batangas, ferries sail the 8 hour trip to Odiongan port and to the port of San Agustin in Romblon Island. Make sure to get off at the port of San Agustin. From there, you can ask for boats to take you to Alad Island, some 2 or 3 hours away from the port of San Agustin. There are no resorts, not even a structure on Alad Island so better to bring your own tent and food and arrange for the boat to return for you at an agreed time. (by: Gerry Cacanindin)
Almagro Island
Ambulong Island
Andis Island
Apo Island
Baasan Island
Bagatao Island
Balabac Island
Balicasag Island
Banacon Island
Banbanon Island
Bantayan Island
Batbatan Island
Batquis Island
Biliran Island
Binuluangan Island
Bohol Island
Boracay Island
Buad Island
Bulalacao Island
Bulusan Island
Burias Island
Busuanga Island
Cabilao Island
Cabilo Island
Cabulauan Island
Cagayan Island
Calagnaan Island
Calamian Islands
Calicoan Island
Camandag Island
Capul Island
Carabao Island
Cebu Island
Cobrador Island
Cordova Island
Coron Island
Crocodile Island
Culion Island
Doong Island
Gigantes Island
Guimaras Island
Guiwanon Island
Gunauayan Island
Handayan Island
Higatangan Island
Homonhon Island
Hurao Hurao Island
Iloilo Island
Inampulugan Island
Jao Island
Jinamoc Island
Jintotolo Island
Karikiki Island
Kaybani Island
Lapinin Island
Laurel Island
Leyte Island
Lipayran Island
Lugbon Island
Macolayo Island
Mactan Island
Mahanay Island
Malapscua Island
Malogar Island
Malucaboc Island
Manicani Island
Mararison Island
Marubay Island
Minanut Island
Moalboal Island
Molocamboc Island
Nabunot Island
Naburot Island
Nadulao Island
Nagarao Island
Napayauan Island
Negros Island
Nogas Island
North Gigante Island
Olango Island
Olutaya Island
Palapag Island
Palawan Island
Pamilacan Island
Panalsagun Island
Panay Island
Pangangan Island
Panglao Island
Pitogo Island
Ponson Island
Poro Island
Puntod Island
Putic Island
Quiniluban Island
Refucio Island
Remove Island
Romblon Island
Samar Island
San Antonio Island
San Francisco Island
Sandigan Island
Santo Niño Island
Semirara Island
Sicogon Island
Simara Island
Sipaway Island
Siquijor Island
South Gigante Island
Tagapul-an Island
Tagauayan Island
Talong Island
Tambu Island
Templo Island
Ticao Island
Tubabao Island
Yeto Island
Mindanao Islands Group, Islands of The Philippines
Mindanao Islands Group (MIG) is the least populated of the three island groups with Davao being its largest and most populated area. The emerald island of Mindanao is the second largest island in The Philippines and the richest in mineral contents and production in the country, and it is considered the country's bread basket as over sixty percent of food staples for the country's ninety million plus population is produced here. It is also the country's gateway to the East Asia Growth Area of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, & Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) - the truism to that reference is reflected squarely on Zamboanga City and the Peninsula area of Mindanao it services, in its title as the #1 GDP area in the Philippines! Majority of the international income it derives from is from BIMP-EAGA. The south-westward archipelago chain of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi are home to a majority Muslim population and the southern-most tip of The Philippines, bordering next to the island of Sabah. The fertile seas surrounding MIG produces majority of the sea food harvest sold in the country and also shipped for export. MIG is also the most diversified population in the country that lend to the colorful and dynamic culture its people have endured over centuries. It's home to the country's tallest mountain, Mount Apo, and its soaring fauna symbol - the Philippe Eagle.
Antocon Island
Arangasa Island
- Bacungan Island - Location: About 66 Km. ( 41 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 4 Km. ( 2.5 Mi. ) East of Vitali Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Balanguingui Island
Balut Island
Banaran Island
Bangalao Island
- Baong Island - Location: About 32.5 Km. ( 20.2 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1.5 Km. ( .93 Mi. ) East of Banubigan Mala barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Basbas Island
Basilan Island
Baturapac Island
Bilatan Island
Bintoulan Island
Bitinan Island
- Bobo Island - Location: About 33.5 Km. ( 20.82 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) East of Banubigan Mala barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Boliungan Island
Bongao Island
Bongo Island
Bubuan Island
Bucas Grande Island
Bucutua Island
- Buguias Island - Location: About 36 Km. ( 22.37 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) East of Unilo barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Bulan Island
- Cabog Island - Location: About 64.5 Km. ( 40.08 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1.5 Km. ( .93 Mi. ) North of Vitali Island barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Cabucan Island
Cacatan Island
Calupag Island
Cambingaan Island
Camiguin Island
- Camugan Island - Location: About 64 Km. ( 39.77 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) North of Vitali Island barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Cap Island
Capual Island
Cruz Island
Cunilan Island
Dammai Island
Datubato Island
Deatoboato Island
Dinagat Island
Doc Can Island
- Gatusan Island - Location: About 62.5 Km. ( 38.84 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 4 Km. ( 2.49 Mi. ) East of Vitali Island barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Gingoog Island
- Great Santa Cruz Island - Location: About 4 Km. ( 2.49 Mi. ) South of downtown Zamboanga City, on the Basilan Straight. Features: An environmentally sensitive recreational playground of the locals and international visitors from the likes of Germany and Italy, limited picnic facilities, a Muslim burial ground, and pink sand galore. 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.
Gujangan Island
Hanigad Island
Hegad Island
Hinatuan 1 Island
Hinatuan 2 Island
Jolo Island
- Kablingan Island - Location: About 37 Km. ( 23 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) East of Unilo barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Kabungan Island
Kagayan de Sulu Island
Kang Tipayan Dakula Island
Kang Tipayan Diki Island
Kulassein Island
Lahatlahat Island
Lajanosa Island
- Lambang Island - Location: About 34.5 Km. ( 21.44 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) East of Unilo barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Laminusa Island
- Lamunigan Island - Location: About 38.5 Km. ( 23.92 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 3 Km. ( 1.86 Mi. ) East of Banubigan Mala barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Languyan Island
Lapac Island
Laparan Island
- Lapinigan Island - Location: About 66 Km. ( 41.01 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) East of Vitali Island barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Latuan Island
Limasawa Island
Linawan Island
Lingig Island
- Little Malanipa Island - Location: About 27 Km. ( 16.78 Mi. ) East of downtown Zamboanga City, and .5 Km. ( .31 Mi. ) S.E. of the main Malanipa Island. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
- Little Santa Cruz Island - Location: About 3.5 Km. ( 2.17 Mi. ) South of downtown Zamboanga City, on the Basilan Straight. Features: Many Scuba Diving Qualities: Excellent. Unlike its bigger sister island that's home of the fabled "pinkish sand," this smaller pristine island has a beautiful white sandy beach and also 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 military post on the island, this area of the world remains an undiscovered haven, and is best approached with caution. The rewards are serendipitous.
Lugus Island
- Malanipa Island - Location: About 25 Km. ( 15.53 Mi. ) east of downtown Zamboanga City, and 8 Km. ( 4.97 Mi. ) South-East of Sacol Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. It is home to the barrangay of Cocob. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Mamanoc Island
Manangut Island
Maniacolat Island
Mantabuan Island
Manuk Manka Island
Marongas Island
Masapalid Island
Mawes Island
Middle Bucas Island
Mindanao Island
- Mindanao Island - - It is the second largest Philippine island, with Davao City being its largest and most populated area. The emerald island of Mindanao is the richest in mineral contents and production in the country, and it is considered the country's bread basket as over sixty percent of food staples for the country's ninety million plus population is produced here. It is also the country's gateway to the East Asia Growth Area of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, & Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) - the truism to that reference is reflected squarely on Zamboanga City and the Peninsula area of Mindanao it services, in its title as the #1 GDP area in the Philippines! Majority of the international income it derives from is from BIMP-EAGA.
Minis Island
Nonoc Island
North Ubian Island
Omapoy Island
Panaon Island
Panducan Island
- Panganaban Island - Location: About 39 Km. ( 24.23 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 5 Km. ( 3.11 Mi. ) East of Balanaban Dua barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
- Pangapuyan Island - Location: About 13 Km. ( 8.08 Mi. ) East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) South-East from the barrangay of Lumbayao and just South of the South-Western tip of Sacol Island on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Pangasinan Island
Pantocunan Island
Paquia Island
Parangan Island
Parol Island
Pasegan Gulmba Island
Pata Island
Patian Island
Paulau Miangas Island
Poneas Island
- Pitas Island - Location: About 30 Km. ( 18.64 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) North-East of Bolong barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Rock Island
- Sacol Island - Location: About 14 Km. ( 8.70 Mi. ) East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) East from the barrangay of Lumbayao on the beautiful Moro Gulf.. 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. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
- Salangan Island - Location: About 33 Km. ( 20.51 Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) North of Banubigan Mala barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Samal Island
Sanga Sanga Island
Sarangani Island
Siargao Island
Siasi Island
Sibanac Island
Sibutu Island
Simisa Island
Simunul Island
Singaan Island
- Sinunug Island - Location: About 30 Km. ( 18.64 Mi. ) East-North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and about 6 Km. ( 3.73 Mi. ) East of Sacol Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Sitankai Island
South Ubian Island
Sugbai Island
Sulade Island
Sulu Island
Sulu Archipelago
Suluan Island
Sumisip Island
Tabawan Island
Tagao Island
- Taguiti Island - Location: About 52.5 Km. ( 32.62 Mi. ) East-North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) South-West of Vitali Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Talikud Island
Taluc Island
Tandubatu Island
Tapaan Island
Tapul Island
Tara Island
Tatalan Island
Tawi-Tawi Island
Teomabal Island
- Tictabon Island - Location: About 10 Km. ( 6.21Mi. ) East of downtown Zamboanga City, across from the Tictabon Channel, and about 1 Km. ( .62 Mi. ) South-East of the barrangay of Mampang, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
Tictauan Island
- Tigburacao Island - Location: About 64 Km. ( 39.77 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, and 8 Km. ( 4.97 Mi. ) East of Vitali Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. It is the Eastern-most island from the mainland of Zamboanga City. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Timbungan Island
Tona Island
Tongquil Island
Topaan Island
Tubbataha Reef Island
Tubigan Island
- Tumalutap Island - Location: About 34 Km. ( 21.13 Mi. ) East-North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 8 Km. ( 4.97 Mi. ) East of Sacol Island, and about 3 Km. ( 1.86 mi. ) North-East of Sinunug Isle on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Very Good.
Tumbaagan Island
Unib Island
Usada Island
- Vilan Vilan Island - Location: About 11 Km. ( 7 Mi. ) East of downtown Zamboanga City, and 2 Km. ( 1.24 Mi. ) North-East of Mampang barangay, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. It is ideally located in the opening of the Tictabon Channel, between the tip of Mampang and Sacol Island. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
- Visa Island - Location: About 32 Km. ( 19.881Mi. ) North-East of downtown Zamboanga City, and about 4 Km. ( 2.49 Mi. ) North-East of the barrangay of Bolong, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: ? Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
- Vitali Island - Location: About 56 Km. ( 34.80 Mi. ) North-East-North of downtown Zamboanga City, 7 Km. ( 4.34 Mi. ) from the border of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, and 1.5 Km. ( .93 Mi. ) East of the mainland barangay of Manguso, on the beautiful Moro Gulf. Features: It is the largest of all the islands of Zamboanga City, and is home to the barangays of Limaong, Tigui, and Tumitus. Its land mass is about 12 Km. ( 7.45 Mi. ) long and 8 Km. ( 4.97 Mi. ) wide. Scuba Diving Qualities: Good.
