Homonhon
island in the Philippines
Homonhon Island is an island in Eastern Samar, the Philippines. The island has 8 divisions. The island has 4 mines. [1]
History
changeWhen his first trip started, Ferdinand Magellan landed in Homonhon, [2] even though nobody lived there, Some fishers saw him and greeted him. Magellan left for Limasawa Island.[3]
Divisions
changeThese are the Divisions in Homonhon Island, also with their population.
| Division | Population |
|---|---|
| Bitaugan | 445 |
| Cagusu-an | 707 |
| Canawayon | 427 |
| Casuguran | 964 |
| Culasi | 446 |
| Habag | 317 |
| Inapulagan | 548 |
| Pagbabangnan | 550 |
| Total | 4,413 |
References
change- ↑ "Advocates urge NHCP to save Homonhon Island from Mining". Rappler. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ Watts, Franklin (1988). The Voyage of Magellan. p. 20. ISBN 0-531-10638-1.
- ↑ Bergreen, Laurence (2003). Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe. HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-621173-5.