ABW June 2018

Provincial capitol building
of Uson as a
visita (barrio)
of Mobo.
Fray Manuel
de la Virgen
del Tremedal
established
the town of
Masbate in
1791.
The city is more or less situated at the centre of
Masbate province and Masbate Island, about 212
aerial miles and 362 nautical miles from Manila.
It is noted for its well-protected port with Ticao
Island acting as barrier against the effects of
inclement weather from the north-east. Being
located at the central part of the Philippine
archipelago, the city serves as Bicol Region’s
gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao. It is
accessible through sea and air transportation.
Masbate City, officially the
City of Masbate: is a 4th
class city and capital of
the province of Masbate,
Philippines.
As the only city in the
province, it serves as the
province’s main commercial
centre and chief seaport.
Being located at the
central part of the
Philippine archipelago,
the city serves as Bicol
Region’s gateway to the
Visayas and Mindanao.
The Masbateño language
is very closely related
to Ilonggo or Capiznon
language by almost 75 to 85
per cent similarity and some
degree. It can therefore
also be considered as part
of the Hiligaynon family
of languages. The city is
divided into 30 barangays,
City Hall of
Masbate City
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