Tumaguin (variously Tamaguin, Tomaquin, or Tumaguin Islet) is a small, uninhabited island in the Visayan Sea. Along with nearby Sicogon Island, it is part of Carles, Iloilo.

Tumaguin

Tumaguin Island, as seen from Sicogon Island. 2009.
Tumaguin Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates	11°27′23″N 123°16′56″E
Adjacent to	Visayan Sea
Area	2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Highest elevation	369 ft (112.5 m)
Administration
Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Iloilo
Municipality	Carles
Barangay	Buaya
Demographics
Population	uninhabited

Location and geography

Tumaguin Island is located 0.40 kilometres (0.25 mi) due east of Sicogon Island.[1] The island is 52 metres (171 ft) above sea level.[2] There is a four fathom patch of deep water a little over 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the island.[3]

Transport

Tumaguin Island is accessible from barangay Buaya in Sicogon by boat, or by foot during low tide.[4]

See also

• List of islands in the Philippines
• List of islands
• Desert island

References