Romblon, island and town of the Philippines in the Sibuyan Sea, part of the Visayan Islands archipelago. Romblon Island is generally low and fertile. Abaca, copra, and rice are the principal crops on the island, and marble quarries are also worked. The town of Romblon is situated on the northwestern coast of Romblon Island. It is a busy port on the interisland passage between San Bernardino Strait (east) and Verde Island Passage (west). Area 32 square miles (83 square km). Pop. (2000) mun., 36,612; (2010) mun., 37,995.