Masbate Island

Masbate Island is the largest of three major islands of Masbate Province in the Philippines. The other two major islands are Ticao Island and Burias Island. It is the 11th largest island in the Philippines and the world's 155th largest island by area and the world's 70th most populous island.
The island is divided into 14 municipalities and 1 city, and has a total population of 706,897 people.
Masbate Island was severely affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda, which caused the evacuation of about 15,700 people.