Located in the Cebu Strait, the island is part of the chain of islands situated in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country famous for its rich marine resources.

[1] With an estimated area of only 0.02 km2 (0.0077 sq mi), the island has a high population density.

The white beach sandbar in Mocaboc has attracted many tourists and it has become one of the go-to destinations in island-hopping tours.

The distribution of the generated power is handled by Bohol I Electric Cooperative Inc.[3] A motorized bangka on route to Mocaboc Island collided with a passenger ship, MV Lite Ferry 20 on November 1, 2017.

In its aftermath, many houses were damaged, including government facilities and fishing boats.