It is part of the municipality of Concepcion.

[2] Botlog is a forested island and is 113 metres (371 ft) at its highest point.

[3] Its sole barangay is Botlog.

Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) passed over Botlog Island in 2013, damaging boats and homes.

The VICTO National region 6 office helped in relief efforts, distributing emergency food rations.