Welcome to the Mindanao Island Group, the land of rich cultures and diverse landscapes.
This blog collection explores Mindanao’s islands, provinces, cities, and towns—sharing stories of heritage, traditions, natural wonders, and local life. From coastal communities to highland escapes, these blogs invite you to discover the depth, resilience, and beauty that make Mindanao a truly unique part of the Philippines.
- 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.
Best Destinations in the Mindanao Island Group Travel Guides
Provinces of the Island Group
Islands of the 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
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