Place:Romblon, Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines

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NameRomblon
Alt namesDomblonsource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates12.55°N 122.283°E
Located inRomblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Romblon, officially the Municipality of Romblon, is a 3rd class municipality and capital of the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,554 people.

The town comprises the entire Romblon Island, one of the three major islands of Romblon province aside from Sibuyan Island and Tablas Island. As the capital of the province, it is also the seat of the Provincial Government. 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 also a tourist destination because of its unspoiled beaches and Spanish-era twin forts.

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