A Nation Defined by Islands
The Philippines stretches across the western Pacific as a vast archipelago of 7,641 islands, grouped into Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and known for its dramatic mix of beaches, mountains, coral reefs, and culturally distinct communities. This immense island network includes only about 2,000 inhabited islands, with more than 5,000 still unnamed, underscoring both its geographic scale and the sense of exploration it inspires.
A landscape shaped by thousands of islands
The islands vary widely in size, character, and significance—from major population centers like Luzon to remote tropical outposts known for biodiversity and marine life. Collectively, they form one of the world’s largest archipelagos and a key maritime crossroads in Southeast Asia.
These islands are celebrated for their verdant hills, white-sand beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs, and cultural heritage, making the Philippines a global destination for island-hopping, diving, and eco‑tourism.
These are the “Top 30 islands” from the largest -Luzon Island to Dalupiri Island: only 68.50 sq. kilometers (26.45 sq. miles).
Luzon Island Group:
Cagayan Valley (Region II):
CALABARZON (Region IV-A):
MIMAROPA (Region IV-B):
Bicol Region (Region V):
Visayas Island Group:
Western Visayas (Region VI):
Central: Visayas (Region VII):
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII):
Mindanao Island Group:
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Davao Region (Region XI)
Caraga Adim. Region (Region XIII)
BARRM (Region XV)