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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.

Location and geography

Bayas 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 Шаблон:Convert.[2]

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon 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 Шаблон:HMS 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

Bayas Island is accessible by boats that leave from Estancia Pier.

See also

References

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