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    Romblon Island

    Pulo ng Romblon

    12°32′N 122°18′E

    Romblon, officially the Municipality of Romblon, is a municipality and titular capital of the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 39,004 people. The archipelagic municipality is the capital of the province of the same name and the seat of its provincial government.

    Fort San Andres is a 17th century Spanish colonial fortification under the supervision of Fr. Agustin de San Pedro
    Fort San Andres is a 17th century Spanish colonial fortification under the supervision of Fr. Agustin de San Pedro

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    Romblon, officially the Municipality of Romblon, is a municipality and titular capital of the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 39,004 people. The archipelagic municipality is the capital of the province of the same name and the seat of its provincial government. It includes Romblon Island as well as the nearby islands of Alad, Cobrador, and Logbon. Romblon island is one of the three major islands of the province, aside from Sibuyan Island and Tablas Island. As the capital of the province, its natives mostly speak Romblomanon or Ini language. Romblon is known for its local marble industry and is the second biggest producer of the mineral in the country. It is also a tourist destination because of its unspoiled beaches and Spanish-era twin forts.

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