Nasingin Island is an extremely densely populated island in Getafe, Bohol, Philippines. The island takes up 0.04 km², and has a population of 2,115.[1] This leaves it with a population density of 52,875 people per km². The small island is sustained by fishing. Strong typhoons hit the island often.[2] The island is 1.16 km long.[3]

Nasingin Island

Isla sa Nasingin
Nasingin Island Location within the Philippines Show map of Visayas, Philippines Nasingin Island Nasingin Island (Philippines) Show map of Philippines
Geography
Location	Danajon Bank
Coordinates	10.1801°N 124.1354°E / 10.1801; 124.1354
Adjacent to	Camotes Sea
Area	0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi)
Highest elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Philippines
Region	Central Visayas
Province	Bohol
Municipality	Getafe
Demographics
Population	2,115 (2020)
Pop. density	52,875/km2 (136946/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Cebuano

The island is approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) from the port in Getafe and around 21 km (13 mi) southeast from Cordova, Cebu. Nasingin lies in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country.

A 250-hectares of mangrove forest is located at the northwest side of the island. Launched in 2013, the planting of mangroves in Nasingin is part of the National Greening Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.[4] The mangrove forest is being managed by the Nasingin Fisherfolks and Mangrove Planters Association.

Nasingin has one public elementary school, Nasingin Elementary School. [5]

See also

• List of islands by population density

References

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