Butuan | Butuan, Agusan del Norte | |
Agusan River Estuary "There are anchorage areas along the coast from Diwata Point to Bolo-bolo Point along the banks of Agusan River..." "The anchorage is frequented by traders from port Misamis, and from Sebu..." "Anchorage at mouth of river on small bay in SE. angle of Butuan Bay is frequented by traders from adjacent shores and also from Visayas Is." "Along the shores of the bay, which is one of the finest in Mindanao, are several deep and secure anchorages." "Magellan found that the natives were also very hospitable at Butuan and Galagan, natural harbors on the island of Mindanao." "Port settlements near protected coves such as ancient Butuan by the mouth of the Agusan River where it empties into Butuan Bay in northeastern Mindanao attracted ships and sailors seeking refuge from the strong southwest winds that blew from May to November. " | Though not comparable to Nasipit Harbor and have since declined in importance, the historical Butuan harbor at the Agusan estuary and along the bay itself still provides ample shelter and anchorage to ships.
Based on the locations of Bolobolo Point and Diwata Point (Green Dots)
The Butuan Bay anchorages along the shore may also extend to the Mainit and Surigao locations. |
Kalagan | Malalag Bay, Davao del Sur | Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago (1922), p.59 | "(1) The bay is well protected; vessels would be safe there no matter how rough the gulf, yet,
(2) It is large enough to accommodate a large fleet.
(3) The water is deep close to the shore and piers could be constructed at a comparatively slight expense
(4) The topographical features of the country surrounding the bay are favorable to the growth of a large and attractive city under good sanitary conditions." | |
Samboangan | Caldera Bay, Zamboanga | |
"With two natural harbors a short distance away -- Caldera Bay and Masinlok anchorage -- there seems now to be every reason why a new port should be developed." "Zamboanga also is located on an open roadstead although there are good natural harbors within a few miles of it" "...to the eastward of Zamboanga is the beautiful natural harbor of Masinloc, with deep water and perfectly protected at all seasons of the year" | |
Bo-ol | Tagbilaran, Bohol | |
"Hidden from the open sea by the verdant island of Panglao. Tagbilaran is easily considered the commercial center of the Province of Bohol. Its pier, which is a port of call of inter-island vessels, is situated in a naturally well-protected harbor. Three legends tell about the origin of the name of this town and why it became the capital of Bohol." "the area has an undeveloped protected deep natural harbor along the
Bohol Strait" "... has an undeveloped protected deep natural harbor suited for a transshipment port." "Tagbilarn harbor is safe because it is sheltered from the strong southwest winds by the island of Panglao." "Between the shore and the island reefs, however, fine places for anchorage are to be found. At Tagbilaran, the capital, a safe harbor was provided by cutting a channel through the reef." | Many sources say Bohol has no good harbours, but it may be because it was no good for big ships. As said in the Census of the Philippine Islands, channel was cut to create a safe harbor. Bo-ol should start with low Harbor suitability and be presented with the option to increase it for cheap. |
Talibon | Jetafe. Bohol | | "Jetafe Harbor, between Handayan Island and Corte Point, is well sheltered from all directions..." | |
Dapitan | Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte | |
Classified as natural/artificial "... affords anchorage sheltered from all except northwesterly winds...The bay is free of dangers..." "Port Talaguilong -- The snug little port of Talaguilong is in the northern part of Dapitan Bay. It is nearly circular in form, 1/2 mile in diameter, completely shut in, and very convenient;" "Puntas [points] protect the bays from strong winds, which make for fine natural harbors and rich fishing grounds. Points Tagolo in Dapitan, Blanca in Manukan, Gorda in Peña Plata, Dulungin in Santa Maria, and Reigones in Sibuco are among the most important puntas on the north. They shelter bays of Murcielagos, Dapitan, Sindangan, Piacan[Sirawai], Sibuco and Malayal." "Ponot, near Sindangan Bay to the southwest on the same island of Mindanao...had a good harbor, plenty of fresh water, and pasture land" "The village of Dapitan is at the food of a beautiful bay with a good harbor (in which the first conquistadors anchored)...on the northern coast of Mindanao...northeast of Samboangan" | |
Sindangan | Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte | |
"Had they bypassed Dapitan for any reason, they would have found Sindangan Bay, which would have given them all the provisions they needed - plus Sindangan Bay is a natural harbor, protected from the southwest monsoon" "...to assure the safety of the river bar of Sindangan, it was necessary to dominate the whole bay which teemed with Moros, who possessed good little harbors for their vintas, sailboats and even small schooners in all the river outlets" "Puntas [points] protect the bays from strong winds, which make for fine natural harbors and rich fishing grounds. Points Tagolo in Dapitan, Blanca in Manukan, Gorda in Peña Plata, Dulungin in Santa Maria, and Reigones in Sibuco are among the most important puntas on the north. They shelter bays of Murcielagos, Dapitan, Sindangan, Piacan[Sirawai], Sibuco and Malayal." | |
Siocon | Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte | | "Like many other places in Mindanao, after the cross, came the sword. Zamboanga del Norte was occupied by the Spaniards through Dapitan in the north and Siocon in the south, where an old Spanish fort atop a hill beside the sea still stands today, Port Santa Maria, a natural harbor. This was established to stop marauding pirates from proceeding farther north."
"Port Santa Maria.* -- This well-sheltered little port is situated immediately south of Balangonan Point."
"Port Santa Maria...There is good anchorage in either bay at the head of the harbor...It provides the best sheltered anchorage on the W coast of Mindanao" | |
Singhapala | Cebu City, Cebu | |
"The City of Cebu has an excellent harbor protected by the island of Mactan lying directly opposite it. The harbor is deep enough for ocean-going streamers to dock and anchor..." "Figures 5 and 7 indicate that Cebu Harbor is generally well protected from direct passage of most major tropical cyclones by the general topography of the island group." "Cebu Harbor is one of the finest in the Philippines, being formed by the strait between Cebu and Mactan Islands...The harbor can be entered by all classes of vessels either from northeastward or from southward." | |
Tanjay | Siaton, Negros Oriental
Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental | |
"The best harbours are Port Bombonon on the S. and South Bais Bay on the E. coast, both well sheltered and safe in all weathers." "Port Siyt [Siit] is small, but clear, with good holding ground and well sheltered" "Bombonon; on the extreme S. coast...It is completely sheltered." "Capcap; on the S. coast, small but deep and well-sheltered" "Siyt [Siit]"; on the extreme SE. coast, small and well-sheltered "Tutuban; on the S. end of the island and well sheltered" "Capcap and Tutuban. -- The coves of Capcap and Tutuban are situated on the southern end of the island. They are small, but possess good conditions." | I can't find Capcap and Tutuban in maps, and were not different names for the surrounding areas as I have previously believed. |
Sinugbohan | Iloilo, Panay | |
"...is a natural harbor which made it a preferred port of call for ships seeking protection from strong winds and tropical monsoons." "...one of the country’s safest and most natural harbors." "Classified as natural/artifical" "Its natural harbor in the Panay Gulf, sheltered by Guimaras Island, provides a safe and ideal environment for ships and vessels." "...Antique, Capiz and Iloilo. The last ranks next to Manila amongst the commercial centers of the Philippines. It has a very good harbor, and vessels drawing fifteen feet of water may safely approach the city at all season." An arm of the sea and the Iloilo River places it on an island, which, with the island of Guimaras, affords a sheltered harbor for the largest vessels. | |
Dumangas | Concepcion, Panay | |
"Concepcion, with 2,695 inhabitants, is the capital. It has an excellent harbor." "A seaport twon of Panay...It has a good harbor and large sugar manufactories." | |
Surigao | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Dahican, Surigao del Sur | |
"...the Port of Surigao lies in a protected cove, making it an all-weather facility and ideal port of refuge." "...although the east Surigao is comparatively rugged, an excellent natural harbor is provided in Dahican Bay, which is protected at all times during the year, having land barriers on three sides." - "The District of Surigao...Surigao, of 6927 inhabitants, is the capital. It has a good harbor"
- "Placer...is reported to have a good harbor..."
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Lamitan | Basilan | |
"... two good harbors are available -- Isabela, on the northwest shore, and Port Holland, on Malusu Bay, south of the Pangasahan Peninsula, Both of these harbors have ample depth of water for large vessels, and wharfage facilities to any extent required can easily be constructed with protection from wind and sea." "Isabela may be considered as the capital of Basilan. Its old name [123]is Pasangan, which is still the name of the stream at the mouth of which it is built. The town is situated 4 miles inland, on the narrow channel which separates Basilan from the small island of Malamawi. The channel widens a little at this point and forms an excellent harbor." | |
Location Southwest of Lamitan | Jolo | |
"Port Tulayan, to the east of Jolo on the north coast, is the best harbor on the island and possibly may some day become of importance" "Next to Jolo, Siasi is the most important trading center in Sulu. The anchorage is good and the channel between Lapak furnishes a reasonably safe harbor." "Tulayan lies north of Tandu and is separated from it by a narrow strait. It has a good harbor on the southern side." "The town of Siasi is on the western side. It lies on the Pandami Channel and has a good harbor." "Jolo...The harbor is deep and free from currents. The bay is well protected on the north by the Islands of Pangasinan and Marongas and is safe from all storms except those from the northwest." | |
Batan or Aklan | Aklan/Batan, Panay | |
"Capiz [Roxas City] is within twenty miles of a splendid natural harbor at Batan" "In the 19th century, Aklan was described to possess a good harbor located in Batan. This harbor enabled people to conduct trade with the neighboring provinces." "The capital, Capiz [Roxas City], has a harbor that is well-sheltered from the northeast and southwest winds and so has Pontevedra, where the arms of the land surrounding it reach far out into Pilar Bay." "The harbours of Batan and of Capiz (the cabacera) are safe for vessels of moderate size." "It [Panay] possesses a few good harbours, particularly that of Batan; and Capiz itself, situated at the confluence of the rivers Panay and Capiz, affords secure anchorage." | Batan (PC) should be renamed to something else or extend a bit further west so it actually contains the real-life location of Batan because it currently is in the Aklan (PC) location. |
Bago | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental | |
"The city has a deep natural harbor protected from inclement weather by the island of Refugio, also known as Sipaway." "San Carlos has a fine natural harbor protected by Refugio (Sipaway) Island." "...a trail runs from Cadiz to San Carlos, which is considered the best natural harbour in the province." | |
Linao | Bislig, Surigao del Sur | | | |
Ilog |
Sipalay, Negros Occidental Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental | |
"There are several good harbors in southwestern Negros, but they lie in areas not yet developed economically, for example, at Asia and Campomanes bays" "But Sipalay was much too blessed: it had abundant mineral wealth in gold, molybdenum, copper, and silver and had a natural harbor and anchorage in Campomanes Bay to boot." | |
Babuyan | Puerto Princesa, Palawan | |
- "On the other hand, practical people attribute the name to the geographical advantages of the place as a seaport – naturally protected the whole year round and endowed with a depth that can accommodate any size of shipping"
- "Called Puerto Princesa because of its superb location for excellent port facilities, it became a center of Spanish naval operations as its natural harbor met all the requirements of the Spanish Navy."
- "Puerto Princesa, with its ideal harbor and location, is the center of trade..."
- "and a good harbor at Puerto Princesa formed the hub of this important communication link."
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Taytay | Malampaya Sound, Taytay, Palawan | |
"Malampaya Sound...It is one of the finest harbors that can be desired, being almost free from sunken dangers and containing along its shores, bays, and inlets capable of affording shelter to a large number of vessels of deep draft." "Taytay -- The magnificent bay of Taytay, 10 miles wide and 6 miles deep, extends on the opposite coast corresponding to the interior of the port of Malampaya" "[Malampaya Sound]...the largest and most magnificent natural harbour in the Philippine Islands--a harbour which to my mind will some day be of great importance because of its geographical situation, equidistant from all the most important points in the archipelago; its exit direct into the China Sea; its immense size, comparatively free from rocks and reefs, and resources of all kinds for a naval station in the way of plentiful timber, good water, and good anchoring bottom," | |
Busuanga | Coron, Busuanga, Palawan
Culion, Palawan | |
"...Coron , in the north , is another seaport with a good harbor..." "The Coron Harbour itself afforded an excellent anchorage, screened off as it was by the islands of Busuanga, Coron, Bulalakao, and other minor islands." | |
Parpagoha | Romblon, Romblon
Looc, Romblon | |
"Romblon is but the third largest island in the province, but Romblon town, the provincial capital, is located here. Famous for its great marble deposits, Romblon has a deep, well-protected harbor, considered to be the best land-locked harbor in the archipelago" "...in behalf of the island of Tablas, thought the capital should be in that island,...it had no provincial buildings, but that the harbor of Looc was a good one" | |
Masbate | Masbate City, Masbate | |
"The harbor is well protected from all winds and has sufficient room for maneuvering" "Masbate Harbor (chart 4455), about 6 miles southeast of Bagubaut Point, is easy access, deep, and well sheltered from all winds" | |
Tinago | Catbalogan City, Samar | |
"Samar...lies directly in the track of the northeast monsoons, which visit it with great fury. Its chief port, Catbalogan, is well sheltered and a safe harbor" "Catbalogan is the seat of government. It has a good harbor and its business is considerable" "Daran [Daram] Island protects Maqueda Bay from the strong currents and violent waves of the sea, and thus make it a safe harbor." | |
Borongan | Guiuan, Eastern Samar | | "...a pueblo of Samar, on the extreme south coast, 78 miles southeast of Catbalogan, having a good harbor"
"The harbor is natural, and several large vessels can stand in the port area in partially protected anchorage. The port area is somewhat divided by a coral finger that extends about a mile out from the mouth of the Loom River and serves as foundation for the pier." | In Samar Province (Philippines), the snippet is incomplete, but based on the location of the Loom River, it must be Borongan. |
Catarman or Marakato | Northern Samar | | "The town is situated on the southern end of an island and has a very good land-locked harbor, with a wharf running out into it for a hundred yards or so." | It mentions a town named Laguan (a misspelling or old name for the town) that I cannot find in current day maps. The rivers Catubig and and Palopa (probably an old name for another river in Samar) empty into the harbor of said town. Based on the location of Catubig and the mention of islands, the location is probably in Marakato (PC). |
Catarman | Alegria, Northern Samar | | "Looc Bay...Vessels of any size can find sheltered anchorage between it and the coast of Samar in good depth of water and good holding ground, but the space is limited." | |
Tayabas | Lucena, Calbarzon, Quezon
Padre Burgos, Calabarzon, Quezon | | "Roads are all good as far as Lucan; good harbor and deep water at Lucena"
"Lagiamanoc, three hours steaming by boat from Lucena port...Has a fine small harbor." | |
Kalapang or Mamburao | Mindoro | | "Three leagues from the island of Lucon [Luzon] is located the village of Mindoro. This is a good harbor for ships and belongs to his Majesty" | |
Kalapang | Puerto Galera, Mindoro | |
"Puerto Galera's beautiful natural harbor once sheltered Spanish galleons from typhoons," "Its[Puerto Galera] deep natural harbor, sheltered on all sides, was a favoured anchorage well before the Spanish arrived in 1572..." | |
Mamburao | Tilik, Mindoro | | "Lubang has a protected natural harbor which is readily accessible from Manila" | |
Mangarin | Caguray, Mindoro
Ambulong Island, Mindoro | |
"Caguray River...The mouth of that river is at Iling Strait, a perfectly protected harbor at all seasons of the year." "It is almost if not quite divided by a swampy lagoon which forms a small harbor open to the southeast with Cucurrayah Islet at the entrance." | |
Basud | Bulalacao, Mindoro | | "...excellent harbors, safe in typhoon weather, on the east coast of Mindoro, notably Suguicay Bay"
"...near the sheltered harbor of Bulalacao,"
"The extensive fields near Bulalacao, in southern Mindoro, are within 4 to 6 miles of a harbor which gives safe anchorage throughout the year and which has water deep enough for the largest ocean-going vessles."
"One of the most promising fields [coal] is that near Bulalacao. There is a good harbor, which affords anchorage throughout the year..." | Google Books couldn't display the full page titled "The Coalfields of Mindoro" |
Malindig | Banacalan, Marinduque | |
"Along the Marinduque north coast is Santa Cruz de Napo 'a safe and commodious harbor and excellent holding ground, specially important as a harbor of refuge for vessels overtaken by bad weather while making the passage between Manila and San Bernanardino straits'" "Port Balanacan...is made up of two small but perfectly protected anchorages to accommodate moderate-sized vessels. The harbor is backed by high hills, and except for one reef in the entrance, is free from dangers." "The harbor of Balanacan is one of the finest natural harbors of its size in the archipelago, being completely landlocked." | |
Sawangan | Batan, Albay | |
"Coal Harbor is sheltered from all winds except those from the southeast. The anchorage area available for large vessels is deep. " "East Batan...The portal of the main slope was adjacent to a fair natural harbor [Liguan]... "Calanaga Bay is a small, well-protected harbor with anchorage space for one or two vessels." "Gaba Bay, situated on the north coast of Batan Island...At first glance it appears to be a commodious harbor, but its available area is so restricted by coral reefs and the entrance is so complicated by reefs...considerably reduce the anchorage limits, but a vessel once once safely inside would find good, protected anchorage." "...adjacent to a good harbor, at Liguan." "Batan Harbor is a small and protected anchorage area lying between two reefs that fringe the southeast side of Batan Island." "Batan Harbor is easy of access and affords good anchorage, well protected from wind and sea." "Kalanaga Bay...eastward of Gaba Bay[north coast of Batan Island], is a small, well-protected harbor..." Port Sula...is well sheltered and has good holding ground, and is used as a harbor of refuge for moderate-sized vessels. | |
Polilu | Polillo, Quezon | |
"The northern coastal town of Panukulan in Polillo Island...and its Hook Bay, a superb natural harbor which serves as a refuge for vessels during stormy weather" "two deep-water entrances into Burdeus Bay from the eastward, also a harbor (Anibawan Bay) to the northeastward of Burdeus Bay on Polillo Island, which is well protected and affords good shelter from winds in any direction." "Another valuable harbor of refuge in typhoons in Polillo Island was surveyed..." "The town of Polillo, located on a fine harbor of the same name..." | |
Kumintang | Batangas | Untitled [Snippet of a document]
Here: openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/10305126_03.pdf |
- "The Bay of Batangas is surrounded by land on three sides, and protected by Mindoro, Maricaban and Verde Islands on the south side...The topography of the inland area north of the Bay is flat and vast. Sea topography of the Bay is steep. Thus, it may well be said that the Bay is a natural harbor blessed with calm and deep water."
- "With Respect to the Batangas Urban Corridor, the area is endowed with a deep with a deep natural harbor which serves industries like petroleum refining and shipbuilding."
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Bolinao | Sual, Pangasinan | |
"Dagupan. located on a river behind shifting sandbars, is but a few miles from Sual, where there is a perfectly protected natural harbor." "The vast Lingayen Gulf with its natural harbour along the northern portion of Sual makes and ideal place for vessels..." "Bolinao Harbor...The principal value of this port is as a harbor of refuge, it being a perfect typhoon harbor for fair-sized vessels." | |
Kasiguran | Casiguran, Aurora | |
"Of several bays, Kasiguran in the extreme N. is a fine natural harbor. " "The Bay of Casiguran is one of the most sheltered of Luzon." | |
Laillo | San Vicente, Cagayan | | "PORT SAN VICENTE* as a place of refuge for vessles during typhoon weather, is the best harbor in northern Luzon, and in fact, the only thoroughly protected one." | |
A very wide area filled with many countries. Obviously, the most important emerging power is 
I think this may be the most culturally diverse area we’ve presented until now. Keep in mind though that minorities have not been done here yet, so there will probably be more blending and variation in the end.
A foreword before presenting the religions of Indonesia. You might notice that the promise to break the Animist religion into smaller ones is now in full effect. However, this is not going to be the final step, but an intermediate one. We created a lot of different 'culture-based religions' where we knew that people had different believes and rites; now we want to group them into broader categories, that would make sense gameplay-wise, following similarities in beliefs, practices, or mythologies - take as an approximate example the Northern American religions shown in the Religious Overview Tinto Talks. In this regard, we will appreciate any feedback about how to better group these religions, as it will be much easier for us to do it with your help.
Mainly lumber due to so many jungle, but also some other interesting resources here. And obviously also quite a bit of spices in the Spice Islands.
Added here also the market languages, although keep in mind that it is just the language of the culture of the market center.
Majapahit is the most populated, which will help them become the regional hegemon they historically were.
