Botlog Island is an island and barangay in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 441.[1]
![]() ![]() Botlog Location within the Philippines | |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 11°13′52″N 123°9′30″E |
Archipelago | Concepcion Islands |
Adjacent bodies of water | Visayan Sea |
Highest elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
Administration | |
Philippines | |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Iloilo |
Municipality | Concepcion |
Barangay | Botlog |
Demographics | |
Population | 441 (2010) |
Botlog Island is east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, Botlog is in between Igbon Island and Pan de Azucar Island.[2] Botlog is a forested island and is 113 metres (371 ft) at its highest point.[3] Its sole barangay is Botlog.
Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) passed over Botlog Island in 2013, damaging boats and homes. The VICTO National region 6 office helped in relief efforts, distributing emergency food rations.[4]