Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buan

Buan is a town in Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines, home to about 2,929 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 132 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tawi-Tawi (5 km), Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (45 km) and Bongao Peak (46 km).

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Buan at a glance

Location
Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines
Population
about 2,929
Coordinates
5.1608° N, 120.0426° E
Places within 50 km
199 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Buan

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buan

181 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Buan Island (1 km); the best-known is Tawi-Tawi (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buan

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Mount Balik Sampan (7 km); the best-known is Bongao Peak (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Buan

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Panampangan Beach (15 km); the best-known is Chongos Bay (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buan

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Golden Masjid (25 km); the best-known is Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Buan

5 churches within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Sto. Niño Parish (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Buan

2 caves within 100 km of Buan. The closest is Shaloi's Cave (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Buan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buan
  2. 5 km Tawi-Tawi · river spot, Tawi-Tawi
  3. 16 km Lupa Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  4. 1 km Lahat-Lahat Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  5. 33 km Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque · mosque, Tawi-Tawi
  6. 38 km Panampangan · river spot, Tawi-Tawi
  7. 15 km Back to Buan

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    Within 15 km of Buan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves132181Buan Island (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2729Mount Balik Sampan (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1619Panampangan Beach (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1014Golden Masjid (25 km)
    Churches55Sto. Niño Parish (25 km)
    Caves22Shaloi's Cave (42 km)
    Forts & heritage12Tampat Rock (46 km)
    Other attractions22Bonggao Parola Lighthouse (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Suba Mapait (30 km)
    Museums11MSU-TCTO Marine Science Museum (45 km)
    Parks11Bud Bongao Peak Park and Viewpoint (46 km)
    Treks11Bud Bongao Trail (46 km)

    Buan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buan?

    Tawi-Tawi (river spot, about 5 km), Lupa Island (island, about 12 km), Lahat-Lahat Island (island, about 12 km), Panampangan (river spot, about 15 km), Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (mosque, about 45 km), Bongao Peak (peak, about 46 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 132 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Buan?

    Buan Island, about 1 km by road; Simantulan Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buan?

    Mount Balik Sampan, about 7 km by road; Mount Sibangkat (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Buan?

    Panampangan Beach, about 15 km by road; Bato-Bato Lighthouse (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buan?

    Start in Buan, visit Tawi-Tawi, then Lupa Island, then Lahat-Lahat Island, then Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque, then Panampangan, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Buan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.