Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Dipolo

Dipolo is a town in Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,679 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 110 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Wood (11 km), Mount Imbing (21 km) and Lake Dasay (25 km).

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Dipolo at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,679
Coordinates
7.7828° N, 123.1158° E
Places within 50 km
203 (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 Dipolo

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Churches near Dipolo

116 churches within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Lokal Ng Diplo, Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dipolo

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Mount Parang Parang (9 km); the best-known is Mount Imbing (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dipolo

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Latas Island (16 km); the best-known is Lapinigan Island (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Dipolo

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Pamintayan Beach (15 km); the best-known is Malangas Bay (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Dipolo

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (33 km); the best-known is Dumanquilas Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dipolo

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dipolo. The closest is Lake Wood (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dipolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 146 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dipolo
  2. 11 km Lake Wood · lake, Zamboanga del Sur
  3. 20 km Mount Pinukis · viewpoint, Zamboanga del Sur
  4. 40 km Mount Imbing · viewpoint, Zamboanga del Sur
  5. 4 km Lake Dasay · lake, Zamboanga del Sur
  6. 36 km Dumanquilas Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  7. 35 km Back to Dipolo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dipolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches110116Lokal Ng Diplo, Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3337Mount Parang Parang (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2024Latas Island (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1119Pamintayan Beach (15 km)
    Waterfalls215Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (33 km)
    Other attractions78Zamboanga Sibugay Welcome Marker (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lake Wood (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Boyugan Mosque (7 km)
    Parks44Bayog Municipal Park (14 km)
    Forts & heritage14Golpo Ng Moro (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buug Natural Biotic Area (8 km)
    Buddhist sites11CB Sisters Convent (34 km)
    Caves01Jauculan CAVE (67 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise PCGAMI Danlugan (42 km)

    Dipolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dipolo?

    Lake Wood (lake, about 11 km), Mount Imbing (viewpoint, about 21 km), Lake Dasay (lake, about 25 km), Mount Pinukis (viewpoint, about 31 km), Dumanquilas Falls (waterfall, about 35 km), Mount Timolan (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Dipolo?

    Lokal Ng Diplo, Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Picanan Assembly of God (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dipolo?

    Mount Parang Parang, about 9 km by road; Wood (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dipolo?

    Latas Island, about 16 km by road; Lapinigan Island (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dipolo?

    Start in Dipolo, visit Lake Wood, then Mount Pinukis, then Mount Imbing, then Lake Dasay, then Dumanquilas Falls, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dipolo?

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

    Towns near Dipolo

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