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.
- Note: some of the “Island Blogs” will cross over with “Province Blogs” where some of these islands are provinces.
- Islands are broken down by region, province (some by area inside of province), and island size.
Enjoy these Links below:
- Best Destinations in the whole of the Philippines Islands Travel Guides
- Best Destinations to the Luzon Island Group Travel Guides
- Best Destinations to the Visayas Island Group Travel Guides
- Best Destinations to the Mindanao Island Group Travel Guides
Luzon Island Group:
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Luzon Island- Largest Island in the Philippines
Ilocos (Region I)
Pangasinan Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Cabarruyan Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Santiago Island
Cagayan Valley (Region II):
Cagayan Province
Babuyan Archipelago:
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Calayan Island Camiguin de Babuyanes Island Babuyan Charo Island Dalupiri Island
Rest of the Province:
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Palaui Island
Batanes Province
Island Size down to 26 sq. miles: Itbayat Island Batan Island (Batanes)
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Sabtang Island
CALABARZON (Region IV-A):
Batangas Province
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Maricaban Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Verde Island
Quezon Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Polillo Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. Miles: Alabat Island Fuga Island Patnanongan Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Jomalig Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Pagbilao Grande Island Cagbalete Island Palasan Island
MIMAROPA (Region IV-B):
Palawan Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Palawan Island Busuanga Island Culion Island Dumaran Island Balabac Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Bugsuk Island Linapacan Island Coron Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Cuyo Island Maytiguid Island Pandanan Island Batas Island Ramos Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Tuluran Island Mantangule Island Iloc Island Bancalan Island Agutaya Island Boayan Island
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Uson Island
Occidental Mindoro Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Mindoro Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Lubang Island Ilin Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Ambil Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Golo Island
Romblon Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Tablas Island Sibuyan Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Romblon Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Carabao Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Banton Island Maestro de Campo Island Simara Island
Marinduque Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Marinduque Island
Bicol Region (Region V):
Masbate Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Masbate Island Burias Island Ticao Island
Albay Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Batan Island (Albay) Cagraray Island Rapu‑Rapu Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: San Miguel Island
Camarines Norte Province
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Tinaga Island
Camarines Sur Province
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Quinalasag Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Lahuy Island
Catanduanes Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Catanduanes Island
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Panay Island (Catanduanes)
Visayas Island Group:
Western Visayas (Region VI):
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Negros Island (Negros Occidental) Panay Island Guimaras Island
Antique Province
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Semirara Island Sibay Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Caluya Island
Iloilo Province
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Calagnaan Island Pan de Azucar Island Tagubanhan Island
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Sicogon Island
Central: Visayas (Region VII):
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Negros Island (Negros Oriental) Siquijor Island
Cebu Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Cebu Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Bantayan Island Pacijan Island Poro Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Mactan Island Ponson Island
Bohol Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Bohol Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Panglao Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Lapinig Island
Island size 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Mahanay Island
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII):
Samar Island
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Samar Island
Eastern Samar Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Homonhon Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Calicoan Island
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Manicani Island
Northern Samar Province
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Capul Island Batag Island Laoang Island Dalupiri Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Biri Island
Island Size from 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Gilbert Island Cabaongon Island
Western Samar Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. Miles: Daram Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Buad Island Tagapul‑an Island
Island Size from 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Almagro Island Santo Niño Island
Leyte Island
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Leyte Island
Southern Leyte Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Panaon Island
Biliran Island:
Biliran Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Biliran Island
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Maripipi Island
Mindanao Island Group:
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Mindanao Island- 2nd largest island in the Philippines
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Zamboanga Sibugay Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Olutanga Island
Zamboanga del Sur Province
Island Size from 25 to 11 sq. miles: Sacol Island
Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Camiguin Province
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Camiguin Island
Davao Region (Region XI)
Davao del Norte Province
Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS):
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Samal Island
Island size 25 to 11 sq. miles: Talikud Island
Davao Occidental Province
Island size 25 to 11 sq. miles: Balut Island Sarangani Island
Caraga Admin. Region (Region XIII)
Surigao del Norte Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Siargao Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Bucas Grande Island
Island size 25 to 11 sq. miles: Nonoc Island
Island size 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Masapelid Island
Island size 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Hinatuan Island Poneas Island
Dinagat Islands Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Dinagat Island
BARRM (Region XV)
Maguindanao del Norte Province
Island size 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Bongo Island
Sulu Archipelago
Basilan Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Basilan Island
Island size 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Pilas Island Malamawi Island
Island size 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Tapiantana Island
Sulu Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Jolo Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Pangutaran Island Siasi Island
Island size 25 to 11 sq. miles: Pata Island Tongkil Island Lapak Island Lugus Island Tapul Island
Island size 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Balanguingui Island Capual Island Pandukan Island Kabingaan Island Kulassian Island Simisa Island Bucutua Island
Island size 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Bulan Island
Tawi-Tawi Province
Island size 100+ sq. miles: Tawi-Tawi Island
Island size 99 to 26 sq. miles: Sibutu Island
Island size 25 to 11 sq. miles: Cagayan de Sulu Sanga-Sanga Island Simunul Island Tandubato Island
Island size 10 to 5.1 sq. miles: Tumindao Island Manuk Mangkaw Island Bilatan Island Sikubung Island
Island size 5 to 3.1 sq. miles: Tandubas Island Tigungun Island