Camotes Islands
The Camotes Islands are a group of islands in the Camotes Sea, Philippines. Combined area is 236.36 square kilometres (91.26 sq mi). The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles (63 km; 39 mi) from Cebu City and is part of Cebu. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 109,278. Population has grown 42.5% since 1990, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 1.19%.
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Camotes Sea |
| Coordinates | 10°40′N 124°24′E |
| Archipelago | Camotes Islands |
| Total islands | 4 (habitable) |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 236.36 km2 (91.26 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 388 m (1273 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Altavista |
| Administration | |
Philippines | |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 102,996 (2015 census) |
| Pop. density | 440/km2 (1140/sq mi) |
Nearest landfall, from north end of Ponson island to southern Leyte, is about 7.2 kilometres (4.5 mi; 3.9 nmi). From Consuelo port to Danao is 32 kilometres (20 mi; 17 nmi) as the crow flies. From south of Pacijan to Bohol is about 47 kilometres (29 mi; 25 nmi).
Sometimes known as the "Lost Horizon of the south", within recent years Camotes has seen increased visitors and tourism and a growing expatriate community. Apart from natural attractions on land, there is also a score of dive sites around the islands.