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| image_caption    = '''Manamoc''' island, as seen from the north
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| map_caption      = Manamoc is located in the northwestern part of the [[Cuyo Islands]] group
| location         = Sulu Sea
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| archipelago      = Quiniluban Island group
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| highest_mount    = Mt. English
| country          = [[Philippines]]
| country_admin_divisions_title     = Region
| country_admin_divisions           = IV-B Mimaropa
| country_admin_divisions_title_1   = Province
| country_admin_divisions_1         = Palawan
| country_admin_divisions_title_2   = Municipality
| country_admin_divisions_2         = Cuyo
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| population       = 2,001
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'''Manamoc''' is an [[island]]-[[barangay]] in the [[Sulu Sea]], in the northeastern part of the [[Provinces of the Philippines|province]] of [[Palawan]] in the [[Philippines]]. It is a part of the [[Quiniluban]] group of islands of the [[Cuyo Islands|Cuyo Archipelago]] between the islands of [[Palawan Island|Palawan]] and [[Panay Island|Panay]].
==Geography==
Manamoc, like most of the islands of Cuyo, is of volcanic origin. The almost circular island has a diameter of about 1&nbsp;3/4&nbsp; mi (3.8&nbsp;km) and has a total land area of 1,275&nbsp;acres (516&nbsp;hectares). It is surrounded by coral reefs and abundant marine life. A break in the reef permits boat to enter the lagoon in the southwestern part of the island. This lagoon has about 3 feet of water at low tide.<ref name="Coast">U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, "U.S. Coast Pilot, Philippine Islands, Volume 2". Washington Government Printing Office, 1922.</ref>
[[File:ManamocBoats.JPG|thumb|left|Fishing boats beached in front of the main village.]]
The highest point of the island is [[Mt. English]] which is about 220&nbsp;m (721&nbsp;feet) and is open for trekking.<ref>Peters, Jens, "Philippines Travel Guide", p.858. Jens Peters Publications, 2005.</ref>
==Economy==
The island is essentially supported by fishing, [[seaweed farming|seaweed cultivation]] and farming.<ref name="Seaco">Seacology Germany. [http://www.seacology.org/projects/individualprojects/PHIL_manamoc2008.htm "Seacology Island Projects.Manamoc"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720011746/http://www.seacology.org/projects/individualprojects/PHIL_manamoc2008.htm |date=2011-07-20 }}, Seacology.org. Retrieved on 2010-09-22.</ref>
Three miles northeast of Manamoc is the exclusive resort of [[Amanpulo]], on [[Pamalican Island]]. Since its opening, a large percentage of the inhabitants has found work as employees in the neighboring resort. The establishment also provided the residents of Manamoc and the other neighboring islands with other means of livelihood like supplying some food products and materials for the resort.
==Infrastructures==
Seacology has provided solar energy system to provide power to the community's schools, barangay hall and medical clinic in exchange for an agreement to protect the marine area for 20 years.<ref>Peterson, Karen (2008-07-08). [http://www.islandenvironmentblog.org/2008/07/report-from-the-philippines.html "Reporting from the Philippines"]. Seacology Island Environment Log. Retrieved on 2011-01-29.</ref>
There is cell phone service in the island provided by Smart with the tower located on Mt. English. The Zip code of the island is 5318.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/42931472@N02/4620706647/ "Map of Manamoc"]. Flickr. Retrieved on 2011-01-28.</ref>
==Tourism==
Tourism on the island is still developing. The island is for guests who love to commune with nature. It is popular with tourists from all over the world who hope to get off the beaten track and spend time with local people. Foreign tourists from the Pamalican resort who are curious about island community life are regular visitors.
[[File:ManamocChurch.JPG|thumb|left|The [[Catholic]] church in Manamoc.]]
The island is a good place for snorkeling. With the help of [[Seacology]] [[Germany]], a non-profit organization with the purpose of preserving the highly endangered biodiversity of islands around the world, the villagers established a 267-acre Marine Protected Area around Manamoc in 2002.<ref name="Seaco"/>
There are only a few bars and restaurants on the island that cater mostly to locals.
==People==
{{As of|2007}}, Manamoc has a population of 2,001.<ref>National Statistical Board (2010-06-30). "[http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=175310000&regcode=17&provcode=53 Municipality of Cuyo] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114081543/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=175310000&regcode=17&provcode=53 |date=2010-11-14 }}". PSCG Interactive. Retrieved on 2010-09-25.</ref> The island is clean, prosperous and well-equipped with educational facilities for children.
The main religion on the island is [[Roman Catholic|Roman Catholicism.]]
==Weather==
The weather is broadly regulated by the dry and windy Northeast [[monsoon]] from January to May, and the rainy Southwest [[monsoon]] from June to November, with a high probability for [[cyclones]] between August and November.
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| Jan rain mm  =13.2
| Feb rain mm  =2.5
| Mar rain mm  =8.2
| Apr rain mm  =44.1
| May rain mm  =187.3
| Jun rain mm  =376.2
| Jul rain mm  =437.7
| Aug rain mm  =409.7
| Sep rain mm  =375.0
| Oct rain mm  =272.1
| Nov rain mm  =148.2
| Dec rain mm  =51.1
| year rain mm =2329.3
| Jan rain days  =2
| Feb rain days  =1
| Mar rain days  =1
| Apr rain days  =3
| May rain days  =13
| Jun rain days  =20
| Jul rain days  =22
| Aug rain days  =21
| Sep rain days  =20
| Oct rain days  =17
| Nov rain days  =9
| Dec rain days  =4
| year rain days =133
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==See also==
* [[List of islands of the Philippines]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{portalbar|Islands|Philippines}}
[[Category:Cuyo Archipelago]]