Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Buug

Buug is a town in Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines, home to about 8,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 106 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Wood (22 km), Mount Imbing (25 km) and Dumanquilas Falls (26 km).

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Buug, Philippines
Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buug at a glance

Location
Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines
Population
about 8,558
Coordinates
7.7294° N, 123.0598° E
Places within 50 km
193 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buug

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Churches near Buug

121 churches within 100 km of Buug. The closest is UCCP Church Buug (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buug

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buug. The closest is Mount Parang Parang (2 km); the best-known is Mount Imbing (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buug

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buug. The closest is Lapinigan Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Buug

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buug. The closest is Mabol Beach Chalet (6 km); the best-known is Malangas Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Buug

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Buug. The closest is Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (22 km); the best-known is Dumanquilas Falls (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buug

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buug. The closest is Supon Dam (18 km); the best-known is Lake Wood (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Buug

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buug
  2. 10 km Lapinigan Island · island, Zamboanga Sibugay
  3. 16 km Dumanquilas Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  4. 36 km Lake Dasay · lake, Zamboanga del Sur
  5. 4 km Mount Imbing · viewpoint, Zamboanga del Sur
  6. 24 km Lake Wood · lake, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 22 km Back to Buug

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buug by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches106121UCCP Church Buug (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3539Mount Parang Parang (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2129Lapinigan Island (10 km)
    Beaches & coast918Mabol Beach Chalet (6 km)
    Waterfalls213Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Supon Dam (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Masjid Al-Noor Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions44Zamboanga Sibugay Welcome Marker (5 km)
    Parks34Del Monte Public Swimming Pool (9 km)
    Forts & heritage04Golpo Ng Moro (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buug Natural Biotic Area (4 km)
    Caves01Jauculan CAVE (64 km)
    Buddhist sites11CB Sisters Convent (43 km)

    Buug: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buug?

    Lake Wood (lake, about 22 km), Mount Imbing (viewpoint, about 25 km), Dumanquilas Falls (waterfall, about 26 km), Lake Dasay (lake, about 28 km), Lapinigan Island (island, about 10 km), Malangas Bay (beach, about 16 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 106 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Buug?

    UCCP Church Buug, about 1 km by road; Buug Southern Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buug?

    Mount Parang Parang, about 2 km by road; Mount Palug (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Buug?

    Lapinigan Island, about 10 km by road; Latas Island (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buug?

    Start in Buug, visit Lapinigan Island, then Dumanquilas Falls, then Lake Dasay, then Mount Imbing, then Lake Wood, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buug?

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

    Towns near Buug

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