Japanese Shipwreck in Coron

Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. It is about 170 nautical miles southwest of Manila and is known for several Japanese shipwrecks of World War II vintage. Because of its unique ecological features, the entire area is protected by sever…
Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. It is about 170 nautical miles southwest of Manila and is known for several Japanese shipwrecks of World War II vintage. Because of its unique ecological features, the entire area is protected by several legal proclamations.
  • Population: 2649 (2010)
  • Archipelago: Calamian Group of Islands
  • Adjacent to: Sulu Sea
  • Area: 71 km² (27 sq mi)
  • Length: 20 km (12 mi)
  • Width: 9 km (5.6 mi)
  • Highest elevation: 600 m (2000 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org