Olango Island Group

Olango Island Group
A portion of the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Olango Island Group
Location of the Olango Island Group in the Philippines
Olango Island Group
Olango Island Group (Visayas)
Geography
LocationCebu
Coordinates10°16′N 124°03′E / 10.27°N 124.05°E / 10.27; 124.05
Total islands7
Major islandsOlango Island
Area1,030 ha (2,500 acres)
Administration
CityLapu-Lapu
MunicipalityCordova, Cebu
Demographics
Population41,128 (2020)
Pop. density4,000/km2 (10000/sq mi)
Official nameOlango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
DesignatedJuly 1, 1994
Reference no.656

The Olango Island Group is a group of islands found in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It comprises Olango island and 6 satellite islets namely: Caubian, Camungi, Caohagan, Gilutongan, Nalusuan, Pangan-an, and Sulpa. The island group has a total land area of approximately 1,030 hectares (2,500 acres). It is divided under the jurisdiction of the city of Lapu-Lapu and the municipality of Cordova, Cebu. It lies 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) east of Mactan and is a major tourist destination in Cebu. It is known for its wildlife sanctuary. The entire area is the first declared Ramsar Wetland Site in the Philippines, as recognized in 1994.