Camotes Islands

The Camotes Islands are a group of islands in the Camotes Sea, Philippines. Its combined area is 236.36 km2 (91.26 sq mi). The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nmi (63 km; 39 mi) from Cebu City and is part of the Province of Cebu. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 109,278. Population has grown 42.5% since 1990, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 1.19%. Nearest landfall, from the north end of Ponson Island to southern Leyte, is about 7.2 km (4.5 mi; 3.9 nmi). From Consuelo port to Danao is 32 km (20 mi; 17 nmi) as the crow flies. From south of Pacijan to Bohol is about 47 km (29 mi; 25 nmi). Sometimes known as the "Lost Horizon of the south", the Camotes has seen increased visitors and tourism and a growing expatriate community. Among the natural attractions are dive sites around the islands.