Danao-Danao Island


Danao-Danao Island is a small, low-lying island in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion.

Location and geography

Danao-Danao Island is east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. Part of the Concepcion Islands, it is separated from nearby Bulubadiangan Island by a small reef. Danao-Danao is at its highest point.

Natural disasters

Typhoon Haiyan

In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan Passed over Danao-Danao, damaging boats and homes. Rather than evacuate, some villagers stayed behind during the storm, in order to protect their boats. Four men went missing as a result.