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    Masbate (Masbate Town) Masbate Province Philippines
Location
Lat 12° 22' 0N Long 123° 37' 0E  Masbate is located on the northern coast of Masbate Island in Masbate Provincein the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Also known as Masbate Town. Today, Masbate is the provincial capital of the province. To the north is the southeastern tip of Luzon. Borders the Visayan Sea to the south, Samar Sea to the east and Sibuyan Sea to the west.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese. During December 1945 until January 1945 attacked by American bombers and fighter aircraft.

American missions against Masbate
November 25, 1944–January 14, 1945

Masbate Airfield
Located at Masbate.

Masbate Seaplane Base
Located at Masbate.

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Last Updated
July 28, 2023

 

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