Bayas Island is a small island and barangay in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Estancia. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,616.[1] The Island was titled to Filomena Reyes Aclaro and is now shared to the locals.
.svg)  Bayas Location within the Philippines | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°25′55″N 123°10′55″E / 11.43194°N 123.18194°E |
| Archipelago | Bayas Islets |
| Adjacent to | Visayan Sea |
| Highest elevation | 216 ft (65.8 m) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Estancia |
| Barangay | Bayas |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,616 (2020) |
| Additional information | |
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Location and geography
editBayas Island is located east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Nearby islands include Sicogon Island to the east, Manipulon Island to the west, Loguingot Island to the northwest, and Manlot Island to the northeast. Bayas Island is part of the Bayas Islets, which also includes Manipulon, Magosipal, and Pangalan. Of the islets, Bayas is the largest, at 216 feet (66 m).[2]
Natural disasters
editTyphoon Haiyan
editTyphoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) passed over Bayas Island and caused heavy damage. Immediately after the typhoon, several relief groups donated materials and aid to the island. On 25 November 2013, helicopters from British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious surveyed damage and delivered food and medical aid using the carrier's helicopters.[3] Korea-based The 601 habit donated 10 fishing boats to families in December 2013.[4] The University of the Philippines Visayas and the Canadian embassy also assisted in relief efforts. In 2014, they donated 31 fishing boats to Bayas residents.[5]
Transport
editBayas Island is accessible by boats that leave from Estancia Pier.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 2010. p. 66. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Reuben Jacob Christman (1919). United States Coast Pilot, Philippine Islands, Part 1. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 223. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Department for International Development and Ministry of Defence (27 November 2013). "Helicopters begin delivery of aid to remote Philippine islands". Gov.UK. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose. "Seoul-based Pinays give boats to Yolanda-hit fishermen". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Pineda, Leonard. "Estancia fisherfolks benefit from UPV-Canada partnership". Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.