from where did province get its name?
The name "Banton" was derived from the Asi word "batoon", meaning "rocky"
Banton, Romblon
The name "Banton" was derived from the Asi word "batoon", meaning "rocky",
what is banton, romblon? Is a fifth-class in the province does it have any beaches? Yes, several beaches dot Banton's coast including Macat-ang, Tabonan are there any interesting natural formations? Caves are Banton's well-known natural formations. Like the Guyangan Cave System, situated at the boundary of Barangay Toctoc and Togbongan which heritage sites are there? Fuerza de San Jose, Banton Church, the old campanile made of limestone which festivals are celebrated? "Sanrokan" festival, Parlor games which are the tourist attractions? Ugat Faigao Museum but now serves as a sari-sari store, Asi Studies Center for Culture and the Arts which languages are spoken? Asi language which are major contributors to the economy? It has a primarily agricultural economy, with copra farming and fishing as the main sources of livelihood.
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Banton, Romblon [SEP] Etymology
The name "Banton" was derived from the Asi word "batoon", meaning "rocky", referring to the mountainous and rocky topography of the island due to its volcanic origin. Another possible origin is the word "bantoy", which is the Asi word for the venomous stonefish.