THE CAMIGUIN ISLAND

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The name Camiguin is derived from a native "kamagong", a dark and hard tree. The first settlers here are Manobo. The island is formed from volcanic eruptions. The volcano namely Hibok-Hibokwas that last blast in 1953, which remains an active volcano. Other volcanoes are also found on the island, such as Mount Vulcan with a height of 671 meters northwest of the Bulkang Hibok-Hibok., The Mambajao Volcano (1,552 meters) is central to Camiguin, the Bulkang Guinsiliban (581 meters) the southernmost of the island, and the Bulkang butau in the north of the Guinsiliban Mountain. Here are also the simboryo Campana Hill, Minokol Hill, Tres Marias Hill, bulkang Carling,bulkang Tibane, and the Pillar Hill. Its citizens live in fishing and farming. Copra is the main source of big revenue in the province, but it is also known for its abaka, mangga, at lansones.

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Camiguin (Ka · mí · gin) is a mountainous region south of the Sea of ​​Mindanao. It is located north of Misamis Oriental and south of Bohol's capital. The views of Macalajar and Gingoog are in Mindanao. It is the second of the smallest provinces based on population and land. There are five cities: Guinsiliban, Catarman, Sagay, Mahinog, and Mambajao. The largest town is Mambajao, also the capital of the province.

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Among the historical sights shown here is the ancient church of Santo Rosario in the town of Sagay, the church of Baylao, and the Gui-ob church in the town of Catarman, overwhelmed by the Vulcano crackdown from 1871 to 1875. Only ruined church and the ruins of the Catarman town. The ancient and old houses from the time of Spanish and American colonialism are still standing and visible along the roads of Camiguin. There are two beautiful little islands here, White Island and Mantigue Island. It is also a great destination like katibawasan falls, and Tuasan falls. The town of Bonbon is seen a large cross built in 1982 as a memorial sunken cemetery of the town.

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References:
https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2012/04/camiguin-island-weekend-trip-summary-expenses/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camiguin

https://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/camiguin-island/#sthash.3EnW4gRW.dpbs

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