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Delve into Balactasan in Philippines
Balactasan in the region of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is a city in Philippines - some 549 mi or ( 884 km ) South of Manila , the country's capital .
Current time in Balactasan is now 04:39 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Manila " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zamboanga, Tipo-Tipo, Talisay City, Siocon, and Sama. While being here, make sure to check out Zamboanga . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Balactasan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zamboanga Part1.avi
Nyx Martinez and the crew of Living Asia Channel travel to Mindanao, where they enjoy the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival with its colorful vintas and delicious seafood! ..
Maria Christina Hotel Iligan City, philippines Nov 3-9 2011
Maria Christina Hotel. Iligan city Philippines Nov. 3rd-9th 2011. The hotel was ok, couple set backs, but I made it through the week just fine. Approximately $40-50 per night. I stayed in room #301, i ..
CWORKS Malamawi [2011 Travel]
During The Prenup of Love and Mark - July 13, 2011 @ Malamawi White Beach, Isabela City, Zamboanga Peninsula ..
40 batch kaiwa
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Interesting facts about this location
Great Santa Cruz Island
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of the Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand. The island, located 4 km south of downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts the only pink sand beach in the Philippines. The color of the sand comes from the pulverized red organ pipe coral from eons of surf erosion mixed with the white sand.
Located at 6.87 122.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Basilan
The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Basilan is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula. Its capital, Isabela City, is administered as part of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. Basilan is home to three main ethnic groups, the indigenous Yakans, and the later-arriving Tausugs and Zamboangueño.
Located at 6.58 122.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Basilan Island
Basilan Island is an island of the Philippines, it belongs to Basilan Province with its capital Isabela City. Basilan is geographically located between latitude 6°15' and 7°00' longitude 121°15' and 122°30'. Basilan is one of a system of 7,107 islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. Regionally, Basilan is the biggest and northernmost island of the Sulu Archipelago between the Philippine island of Mindanao and Borneo which includes about 400 islands.
Located at 6.57 122.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Zamboanga City
The City of Zamboanga is a highly urbanized city located in Mindanao, Philippines. It has a population of more than 807,129 according to the 2010 census. Zamboanga is the 6th most populous and 3rd largest city by land area in the Philippines. It is the commercial and industrial center of the Zamboanga Peninsula. Zamboanga was the capital of the former Moro Province, now Mindanao, from 1903 to 1913.
Located at 6.90 122.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Fort Pilar
The Royal Fort of Our Virgin Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza (commonly known as Fort Pilar) is a 17th century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The fort, which is now a regional museum of the National Museum of the Philippines, is a major landmark of the city and symbol of the its cultural heritage. Outside the eastern wall is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the city.
Located at 6.90 122.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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