Santiago Island (Pangasinan)

Santiago Island is an island located off the northeast coast of Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines. It is composed of six barangays namely Binabalian, Goyoden, Lucero, Pilar, Salud, and Victory, all within the municipality of Bolinao. Located in this island is the Giant Clam Ocean Nursery and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). It is ideal for various aquatic activities like scuba-diving, snorkeling, and boating.

Santiago Island
Santiago Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates16°23′53″N 119°56′12″E
Adjacent to
Administration
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
MunicipalityBolinao

Santiago Island bridge

This year's construction of the PHP1.95 billion 600 linear meter bridge, approaches and access roads will connect the Island's Barangay Salud to Barangay Luciente 2nd, Bolinao. Municipal Administrator Blesilda Ramirez explained it takes 20 minutes travel time from Barangay Binabalian to Picucubuan Port, Luciente 1st, Bolinao. Department of Public Works and Highways Ilocos Region Director Engineer Ronnel Tan said the bridge is expected to be completed in 2028.[1]

Fourteen Mile Reef

The Fourteen Mile Reef off the coast of Santiago Island is several kilometers long and is actually an extension of the western edge of Lingayen Gulf. It has some hard and soft coral growth, many shells and variety of fish. Its gradual slope ranges from 10 metres (33 ft) to 40 metres (130 ft) with the western edge dropping abruptly to over 250 metres (820 ft). [2]

See also

References
  1. Austria, Hilda (May 31, 2024). "Bridge to boost mobility, economy of Santiago Island". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. "Pangasinan Philippines Historical, Cultural, Natural, Religious and Man-made Tourist Attraction". eTravel Pilipinas. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
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