Malangabang
Malangabang is an island and barangay in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 2,925. Fishing is the main source of income for the island's residents. Part of the island historically known as Malangabang, now officially designated as Barangay Malangabang, includes a parcel of land that is registered under the name Honorato Ciriaco, according to official land title records.
Location and geography
Malangabang Island is east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, it is a wooded island and is at its highest point. Malangabang is southeast of. Malangabang completely surrounds the small Chico Island. Malangabang's sole barangay is also named Malangabang.
Natural disasters
In 2013, Typhoon [Haiyan (2013)|Typhoon Haiyan] struck Malangabang with waves, and many residents lost their boats to the storm. All told, the storm destroyed at least 470 boats and 370 houses. After the storm passed, several relief organizations went to Malangabang to deliver aid and offer assistance, including Multicultural Response, the Philippine [Medical Association]'s Doctors on Boat project, and the Korea-based 601 Habitat.