ROMBLON

^PHILIPPINES^

Romblon

 /rɒmˈbloʊn/ rom-BLOHN, (Filipino: Lalawigan ng Romblon),

 is an island province of the Philippines

 located in the MIMAROPAregion.

 It lies south of Marinduque and Quezon,

east of Mindoro, north of Aklan and Capiz,

and west of Masbate. Its capital is also named Romblon.

 According the May 2010 Philippine census,

 it has a total population of 283,930 people.

Most of Romblon's islands have a mountainous

 and rugged topography, and are of volcanic origin.

The highest elevation in the

 province is Mount Guiting-Guiting in Sibuyan,

which stands at 2,058 m.

 The peak boasts one of the most challenging

climbs in the country due to its jagged summit.

 Due to its geography,

the province is endowed with lush vegetation

 and mineral resources. The fertile soil nurtures various

 agricultural activities. Being an archipelago,

 its coasts are dotted with numerous fine,

 white sand beaches such as in Carabao Island

 and Cresta del Gallo. Offshore,

 Romblon is a rich fishing ground.

The islands lie on the migratory path

of fishes from the Sulu and Visayan Seas,

 passing the Tablas Strait, Sibuyan Sea and Romblon Pass.

SubdivisionS

Romblon is subdivided into 17 municipalities: