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Explore Gitom in Philippines
Gitom in the region of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is a place in Philippines - some 549 mi or ( 884 km ) South of Manila , the country's capital city .
Time in Gitom is now 03:31 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Manila " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zamboanga, Tuburan, Tetuan, Talisay City, and Siocon. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zamboanga . Where to go and what to see in Gitom ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Japanese destroyer Akigumo
Akigumo was an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer of the Kagerō-class. Shortly after the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands during the early hours of 27 October 1942, Akigumo along with the destroyer Makigumo sunk the heavily damaged and abandoned USS Hornet. US Naval ships had attempted to scuttle Hornet earlier but failed to do so before Japanese naval forces forced the US ships to withdraw.
Located at 6.72 122.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tuburan, Basilan
Tuburan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 26,498 people. In 2006, the municipalities of Akbar and Hadji Mohammad Ajul were created from Tuburan, reducing its number of barangays from 30 to 10.
Located at 6.62 122.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Akbar, Basilan
Akbar is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. Akbar Municipality created through Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193 dated December 20, 2005. It is composed of 9 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan. It’s name Akbar taken from Imam Akbar Marani a known Islamic preacher/Islamic propagator and descendant of Kuddarat landed in Taguime, now under the municipality of Moh’d Ajul in 17th century & later migrate to central mindanao.
Located at 6.62 122.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
Hadji Mohammad Ajul is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. It was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 192, ratified by plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It is composed of 11 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 26,132 people.
Located at 6.62 122.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Sacol Island
Sacol Island is an island in Zamboanga City, Philippines.
Located at 6.98 122.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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