Nocnocan Island
islet in the Philippines
Nocnocan is an island off the coast of northern Bohol, Philippines. Located in the Camotes Sea, it a part of the chain of islands that are situated in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef of the country. It is governed locally by Barangay Nocnocan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Talibon, Bohol. The island is around 13 km. northeast from the port of Talibon. Due to its proximity to the rich fishing grounds of the Danajon Reef, fishing is the main source of livelihood of the residents. They supply sea food, such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks and seaweeds to the markets in Bohol and Metro Cebu.
Demographics
The 2020 census estimates that the population of Nocnocan is 1,822 The island is considered to have a very high population density in the country. With an area of 0.04 km2, the population density is 45,550 per km2.
Education
The island has one public school, Nocnocan Elementary School.
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