Iloilo district, Philippines

Places to visit near Batad

Batad is a town in Iloilo district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 66 rivers, islands & mangroves, 0 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Pan de Azucar Island (21 km), Tago Island (24 km) and Agho Island (29 km).

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Batad, Philippines
Batad, Iloilo district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Batad at a glance

Location
Iloilo district, Philippines
Coordinates
11.4180° N, 123.1080° E
Places within 50 km
101 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Batad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batad: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Batad

91 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Maliaya Island (5 km); the best-known is Pan de Azucar Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Batad

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Capiz Provincial Capitol (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batad

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Mount Jolog (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Batad

22 churches within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Estancia (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Batad

14 caves within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Balisong Cave Entrance (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Batad

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Batad. The closest is Gasang Cove (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Batad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batad
  2. 1 km Tappiya Falls · waterfall, Iloilo
  3. 2 km Mount Jolog · viewpoint, Iloilo
  4. 3 km Maliaya Island · island, Iloilo
  5. 19 km Pan de Azucar Island · island, Iloilo
  6. 6 km Tago Island · island, Iloilo
  7. 24 km Back to Batad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Batad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6691Maliaya Island (5 km)
    Forts & heritage041Capiz Provincial Capitol (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1439Mount Jolog (3 km)
    Churches622Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Estancia (8 km)
    Caves314Balisong Cave Entrance (16 km)
    Beaches & coast614Gasang Cove (23 km)
    Waterfalls513Tappiya Falls (1 km)
    Museums07Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (78 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Alapasco (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Bulabog Putian National Park (79 km)
    Other attractions02Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue (55 km)

    Batad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Batad?

    Tappiya Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Pan de Azucar Island (island, about 21 km), Mount Jolog (viewpoint, about 3 km), Tago Island (island, about 24 km), Maliaya Island (island, about 5 km), Mount Odiongan (viewpoint, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Batad?

    101 places on Spotwander: 66 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 3 caves, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Batad?

    Maliaya Island, about 5 km by road; Pangalan Islet (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Batad?

    Capiz Provincial Capitol, about 53 km by road; Kapitolyo Ng Capiz (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batad?

    Mount Jolog, about 3 km by road; Mount Odiongan (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Batad?

    Start in Batad, visit Tappiya Falls, then Mount Jolog, then Maliaya Island, then Pan de Azucar Island, then Tago Island, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Batad?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Batad

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Batad’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Batad on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.