Batan Island

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There are two Batan Islands in the Philippines. The first Batan island is the main island of the Batanes Province, in the Philippines. It is where the capital, Basco, is located. It is known chiefly for Mount Iraya.

Batan is part of the Batanes Islands group.

The other Batan Island, is in the Bicol region, in the municipality of Rapu-rapu, in the province of Albay, Philippines.

On June 1, 2008, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Batan Islands.

Coordinates: 20°25′N, 121°57′E