Batan Islands

[ buh-tahn, bah- ]
/ bəˈtɑn, bɑ- /

plural noun

a group of islands in the N Philippines. 76 sq. mi. (197 sq. km).
Also called Ba·ta·nes [bah-tah-nes] /bɑˈtɑ nɛs/.

British Dictionary definitions for batan islands

Batan Islands
/ (bəˈtɑːn) /

pl n

a group of islands in the Philippines, north of Luzon. Capital: Basco. Pop: 16 467 (2000). Area: 197 sq km (76 sq miles)