It is coterminous with Silino Island and is located 12.9 kilometres (8.0 mi) off Tagolo Point, the northern entrance point to Dapitan Bay, and some 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the island of Aliguay in the Bohol Sea.

It is surrounded by 70 hectares (170 acres) of coral reefs and sandy areas.

[3] Majority of the island's inhabitants depend on fishing for subsistence and livelihood.

Recently, salt-making, basket-weaving and marine tourism were also introduced as alternative sustainable livelihoods.

[2] With its white sand beaches and rich aquatic resources, Silinog was declared a marine reserve by the local government of Dapitan.