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Touring Bankaw in Philippines
Bankaw in the region of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with its 3,908 citizens is located in Philippines - some 666 mi or ( 1071 km ) South of Manila , the country's capital city .
Time in Bankaw is now 03:45 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Manila " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zamboanga, Tongouson, Talipao, Siocon, and Simunul. Being here already, consider visiting Zamboanga . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Bankaw ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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LauzZy_white @ PANAMPANGAN ISLAND (The famous moon shape Island coated with white Sand)
The famous moon shape island coated with white sand located at municipality of Sapa_Sapa, Province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines...Panampangan Island is a 45 minute ride from mainland Bongao,Tawi-Tawi via ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
Panglima Sugala (formerly known as Balimbing) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Tawi-Tawi. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 33,315 people in 5,406 households.
Located at 5.08 119.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi
Sapa-sapa is a 4th class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 26,242 people in 4,322 households.
Located at 5.07 120.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Simunul is a 4th class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 31,962 people in 4,910 households. The language spoken is Sama, also known as Sinama or Samal. The first Muslims in the Philippines are said to have arrived at Simunul. The first Mosque in the Philippines was Built here by Sheik Karimul Makhdum. This Mosque is called The Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque. Inside this mosque stands 4 hags where it is repainted every year.
Located at 4.90 119.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque
Sheik Karim al Makdum Mosque is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi. It is the oldest mosque in the Philippines and a National Cultural Treasure. The mosque was built by an Arab trader, Sheik Makdum Karim, in 1380. The original pillars of the old mosque can still be found inside the new building.
Located at 4.90 119.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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