Agutayan

Philippines, Philippines

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Agutaya is a remote coastal municipality in Palawan province, Philippines, comprising 9 islands including Agutaya Island as its hub, with a population of around 13,351 as per recent census data, where most residents speak the indigenous Agutaynen language from the Austronesian family.

Known for its fishing-based economy, white-sand beaches, and coral reefs ideal for snorkeling, it played a minor role in the 1898 Philippine Revolution when General Esteban Kausapen briefly secured the area from Spanish control without violence, collecting local tributes peacefully.

Accessible mainly by boat from Cuyo or nearby islands, this tranquil paradise attracts few tourists seeking unspoiled marine life, traditional communities, and quiet island life amid the Sulu Sea.