Balbagon is a teardrop-shaped island in northeastern

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, Philippines. It is one of fourteen islands politically administered by the municipality of Carles. There is a small beach resort on the island.

Location and geography

Balbagon is a narrow, low-lying wooded island northeast of the

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Island coast in the

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. It is west of Gigantes Sur and directly west of Nabunot Island. Balbagon is part of

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Lantangan, on Gigantes Sur. The Coral Cay Beach Resort is on Balbagon and is accessible from Gigantes Sur. Two minor islands lie east and south of Balbagon. Ojastras Islet is a small

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south of Balbagon, while Turnina Islet is to the east. Shoal spits connect both islets to Balbagon.

Location and geography

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