Boracay
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| Waters |
Tablas Strait Sibuyan Lake Sulu Lake |
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| Geographical location | 11 ° 58 '30 " N , 121 ° 55' 21" E | |
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| length | 6.9 km | |
| width | 2.7 km | |
| surface | 10.32 km² | |
| Highest elevation | Mount Luho 113 m |
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| Residents | 32,267 (2015) 3127 inhabitants / km² |
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| main place | Manoc-Manoc | |
Boracay is an island in the Philippines to the northwest of Panay . It is almost ten square kilometers. Its inhabitants are spread over the three barangays (villages) Balabag , Manoc-Manoc and Yapak . Boracay has been part of the newly formed Aklan Province since 1956 .
geography
Boracay is a small island in the Philippine province of Aklan just 750 meters northwest of Panay . The Tabon Strait ( Strait of the Sea ) runs between Panay and Boracay . There is a major airport in northern Panay for those traveling to the tourist area of Boracay. Closer to Boracay is the smaller Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in the town of Caticlan . The airport is approx. 500 m from the port.
The island's location in the lower tropical latitudes and the influence of the surrounding seas result in a steady temperature of around 26 ° C with only minor fluctuations over the year. From May to November, most precipitation falls with the southwest monsoon . Typhoons frequent the middle and north of the Philippines from August to October . In the months of November to April, the north-east trade wind blows with little precipitation.
The highest point is Mount Luho at 113 meters.
administration
Boracay is part of the Malay municipality , which is predominantly on Panay. Three of the community's 17 barangays are on Boracay, but including the two most populous, so that the island with 32,267 inhabitants has over 60 percent of the community's population of 52,973 (2015 population figures). The barangays from north to south:
- Yapak (5,161)
- Balabag (12,296)
- Manoc-Manoc (14,810)
Flora and fauna
The Ylang-Ylang flower grows in the province of Aklan . On the beach of Yapak and in the nearby caves live bats . Silver tip sharks and other large fish live in the sea off Yapak on the northwest side .
climate
The average maximum daily temperature is over 29 degrees Celsius all year round. The rainy season lasts from June to November. The best months for good weather in Boracay are March and April.
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Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Boracay
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tourism
The approximately 3.5 km long White Beach, Diniwid Beach on the west side and the neighboring island of Crocodile Island are tourist attractions. The island is suitable for divers. Lush coral reefs and large fish make interesting dives possible . In the months of November to April the north-east trade wind blows, which enables kite- or windsurfing at Bulabog Beach on the east side of the island .
The extensive bay measures up to approx. 600 m to the horizon and has a water depth of 70 to 100 cm. In addition to diving , golf and sailing , all water fun sports such as banana boating, jet skiing, wakeboarding and snorkeling are possible on White Beach .
Due to the countless restaurants, bars and discos that are open every day until late at night, many party tourists come to the island. From time to time cruise ship passengers visit White Beach.
Renovation and new rules for the tourism industry from 2018
Foreigners and tourists were denied access to the island from April 26 to October 15, 2018. The reason for this was the wild growth of the vacation industry , under which the tropical paradise threatens to collapse: illegal buildings, littered coastline and sewage that is discharged directly into the sea. Boracay has become a sewer, complained President Rodrigo Duterte , who is known for his directness . "The sea smells like shit," he added bluntly.
Since the island reopened, new rules apply to the islands. Amongst other things:
- Deck chairs, umbrellas, alcohol, eating and smoking are strictly prohibited on the beach.
- Boracay can only be entered with a corresponding hotel booking and can only be approached or left via the southern harbor ("Jettyport") of the island with approved boats.
- Souvenir shops on White Beach are closed, hawkers not allowed.
- Suckling pig grilling is prohibited near the beaches.
Residents
The population is 32,267 on the entire island (August 2018), of which 12,296 in Balabag, 14,810 in Manoc-Manoc and 5,161 in Yapak. In 2010, however, there were only 28,369 people on the island. Counting locals, emigrants and tourists together, around 30,000 people are permanently on the island.
The most commonly spoken languages are Tagalog , Cebuano and Aklanon , and almost everyone understands English . Job opportunities are mainly limited to tourism and include hotel and restaurant services and, to a lesser extent, traditional fishing.
Infrastructure
There has been electricity on Boracay since 1991. Recently roads and a new police station have been built. There are doctors, a medical center and a hospital.
There is a small market for shopping, the Talipapa, and a newer, more modern market, the De Mall. There is also a shop in the tourist center and all over Boracay there are countless stalls with a wide variety of offers. A department store, the Crafts, and a large supermarket, the Budget Market, are also available. Restaurant and hotel hotspots are available for almost the entire length of White Beach. The cellular network is also well developed.
Boracay Airport (identification MPH; also called Godofredo P. Ramos Airport) is located on the neighboring island of Caticlan. From there, the flight time to Manila and Cebu is about an hour each.
See also
Web links
- Hilja Müller, Jürgen Dauth: Philippines: Travel with insider tips (= Marco Polo: Travel with insider tips ). Mairs Geographischer Verlag, Ostfildern 2005, ISBN 3-8297-0055-5 , p. 57 ff . (120 p., Limited preview in Google Book search).
- Official website (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Baranggay: as of August 1, 2015 . In: 2015 Census of Population and Housing . National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ↑ 370 feet
- ↑ Thailand and Philippines: Dream beaches closed to tourists In: handelsblatt.com , April 7, 2018, accessed on April 7, 2018.
- ^ Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010 . In: 2010 Census of Population and Housing . National Statistics Office. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.