Maomawan
Philippines /
Central Visayas /
Bien Unido /
World
/ Philippines
/ Central Visayas
/ Bien Unido
World / Philippines / Leyte / Baybay City
island, village
Barangay Maomawan, Maomaoan Island, Bien Unido, Bohol
Maomaoan is one of the pocket islands in the north-eastern shoreline of the province of Bohol under the jurisdiction of Bien Unido. As seen geographically, it is evident the only means of livelihood its people could avail of is fishing. Some families though are engaged in mat weaving, sort of a cottage industry, to augment their houselhold income. There is however an abundance of "blue crabs" (lambay/alimasag) within the vicinity of the island's fishing area. They have the best variety of this specific crustacean specy that makes it more in demand at the posh and high-end restaurants in Cebu City and Manila. Dismally though, the opportunity is not exclusive to them because other blue crab fishers from the neighboring islands of Sagasa, Hingotanan and Bilangbilangan also extend their ventures in the area.
Maomaoan is one of the pocket islands in the north-eastern shoreline of the province of Bohol under the jurisdiction of Bien Unido. As seen geographically, it is evident the only means of livelihood its people could avail of is fishing. Some families though are engaged in mat weaving, sort of a cottage industry, to augment their houselhold income. There is however an abundance of "blue crabs" (lambay/alimasag) within the vicinity of the island's fishing area. They have the best variety of this specific crustacean specy that makes it more in demand at the posh and high-end restaurants in Cebu City and Manila. Dismally though, the opportunity is not exclusive to them because other blue crab fishers from the neighboring islands of Sagasa, Hingotanan and Bilangbilangan also extend their ventures in the area.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 10°10'53"N 124°27'39"E
- Hingotanan Island 7 km
- Bilangbilangan Island 7.8 km
- Magban Island 15 km
- Dawahon Reef 15 km
- Canigao Channel 28 km
- Maasin (Panan-awan) Airport (RPSM) 35 km
- Himokilan Island 41 km
- Soon -Ok 43 km
- Cuatro Islas 43 km
- Brgy Concepcion 43 km
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