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Balut Island
Balut Island, also known as Malulong, is a potentially active volcanic island south of the tip of Davao Occidental province in the Mindanao region, Southern Philippines. Located in the center of the island is the Balut Volcano, a fumarolic volcano with no historical eruptions.
Balut IslandBalut VolcanoBalut IslandLocation of Balut Island in the PhilippinesHighest pointPeakMount BalutElevation862 m (2,828 ft)ListingList of potentially active volcanoes in the PhilippinesCoordinates5°24′00″N 125°22′30″E[1]GeographyLocationSarangani, Davao Occidental, PhilippinesGeologyMountain typeStratovolcanoVolcanic arcCentral Mindanao ArcLast eruptionUnknown
The island of Balut is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) from mainland Mindanao, separated by the Sarangani Strait. Balut, Sarangani and Olanivan Islands make up the island group known as the Sarangani Islands. The group comprises the Municipality of Sarangani of Davao Occidental. Mabila on Balut Island is the town's center for commerce and the local government.
Balut is subdivided into 8 barangays:
Batuganding
Gomtago
Konel
Lipol
Mabila
Tagen
Tinina
Tucal
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Last edited 4 months ago by Hike395
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