page_title: Sicogon
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Sicogon / History
caption_attribution_description: English: A "No Trespassing" sign on a tree. Sicogon Island, 2009
context_page_description: Sicogón is an island in northern Iloilo, which is part of the municipality of Carles, Iloilo, Philippines. It is named after cogon, a type of grass found in abundance on the island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,238.
  Sicogon was a popular tourist destination during the 1970s, famous for its crystal clear waters and long stretch of white sand beach lined with coconut trees. However, due to the situation
  caused by martial law, development stalled and Sicogon's popularity faded in favor of Boracay Island.
context_section_description: Sicogon Island was declared a tourist destination zone by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1976.
caption: A "No Trespassing" sign on a tree. Sicogon Island, 2009
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