Malangabang (variously Malangaban) is an island and

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in northeastern

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. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 2,925. Fishing is the main source of income for the island's residents.The Owner is Honorato Ciriaco.

Location and geography

Malangabang Island is east of

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Island in the

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. Part of the

Concepcion Islands The Concepcion Islands are 17 variously inhabited and uninhabited islands in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. The islands are politically subdivided into 11 island barangays and are part of the municipality of Concepcion. According to the 2010 c ...

, it is a wooded island and is at its highest point. Malangabang is southeast of . Malangabang completely surrounds the small Chico Island. Malangabang's sole barangay is also named Malangabang.

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

In 2013,

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(locally known as ''Yolanda'') struck Malangabang with waves, and many residents lost their boats to the storm. All told, the storm destroyed at least 470 boats and 370 houses. After the storm passed, several relief organizations went to Malangabang to deliver aid and offer assistance, including Multicultural Response, the

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's Doctors on Boat project, and the Korea-based 601 Habitat.

Location and geography

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

See also