Catanduanes Province

Catanduanes is an island province in the Pacific Ocean, separated from the Camarines Sur mainland by the Maqueda Channel. Virac serves as the provincial capital, accessible via Virac Airport or by ferry from Tabaco City in Albay. Often called the Land of the Howling Winds for its typhoon-prone location, Catanduanes is paradoxically known for its excellent surfing conditions. Puraran Beach in Baras municipality features the Majestics wave, one of the best surf breaks in Southeast Asia. The island is also known for Binurong Point in Bagamanoc, a dramatic coastal viewpoint with cliffs overlooking the Pacific, and the Nahulugan Falls. Local products include pili nuts, abaca fiber, and the traditional Catandunganon weaving.

Catanduanes is a province in Bicol Region, Philippines. It is composed of 11 cities and municipalities covering a total of 268 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

This directory covers 157 attractions including 1 beaches, 1 festivals, 4 hotels and accommodations, 109 restaurants, 26 local dishes, and 5 activities across Catanduanes.

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Catanduanes is a component province of Bicol Region under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.

The 11 cities and municipalities of Catanduanes collectively cover 268 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.