Place:Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA, Philippines

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NameLubang
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates13.85°N 120.133°E
Located inOccidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA, Philippines
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Lubang, officially the Municipality of Lubang, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,437 people.

The municipality encompasses the north-western half of Lubang Island, as well as Cabra Island. The municipality of Lubang is part of the Lubang Island Group, which constitutes seven islands that are geographically distinct from any landmasses, making the island group biologically unique - and endangered at the same time. The islands are under consideration to be set as a UNESCO tentative site due to its geographic importance, biological diversity, and intact rainforests. Lubang is an inhabited place located on Lubang Island.

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