Doong

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Doong
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Doong Island
Coordinates: 11°4′45″N123°38′45″E / 11.07917°N 123.64583°E / 11.07917; 123.64583 Coordinates: 11°4′45″N123°38′45″E / 11.07917°N 123.64583°E / 11.07917; 123.64583
Area[ citation needed ]
  Total 4.32 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
 Area estimated from satellite photograph
Population (2010) [1]
  Total 2,318
  Density 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)

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