Batanes, officially the Province of Batanes (Ivatan: Provinsiya nu Batanes; Ilocano: Probinsia ti Batanes; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Batanes, IPA: [bɐˈtanes]), is an archipelagic province in the Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the Philippines, and the smallest, both in population and land area. The capital is Basco, located on the island of Batan and also the most populous in the province.
The island group is located approximately 162 kilometers (101 mi) north of the Luzon mainland and about 190 kilometers (120 mi) south of Taiwan (Pingtung County), separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan Province by the Balintang Channel, and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel.
| Type: | Province |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Basco |
| Area: | 203.22 km (78.46 sq mi) |
| Area Rank: | 81st out of 81 |
| Population: | 18,831 |
| Population Rank: | 81st out of 81 |
| Density: | 0.02% |
| ZIP code: | 3900–3905 |
| ISO 3166 code: | PH-BTN |
Online Interactive Map
Explore the interactive online map of Batanes, which highlights the administrative boundaries with each sub-administrative unit distinctly colored for easy identification. Just click on the map, and the name of the sub-unit will display, providing an intuitive and engaging way to navigate the area. Users can also view the map in full screen and switch between different map views, including OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and satellite imagery.
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Batanes Political Map
Map of Batanes Province, Philippines the administrative divisions, provincial boundaries, along with detailed depictions of streets, roads, rivers, landmarks, and other geographical features.
