Place:Palanas, Masbate, Bicol, Philippines

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NamePalanas
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates12.15°N 123.917°E
Located inMasbate, Bicol, Philippines
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Palanas, officially the Municipality of Palanas, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,322 people.

Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang. It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December.

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