Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Gitagum

Gitagum is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,126 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 25 waterfalls, 43 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Macajalar Bay (30 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (36 km) and MacArthur Memorial Marker (38 km).

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Gitagum, Philippines
Gitagum, Misamis Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gitagum at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,126
Coordinates
8.5967° N, 124.4064° E
Places within 50 km
122 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gitagum

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Waterfalls near Gitagum

71 waterfalls within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Sapangdalaga Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Gitagum

56 churches within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Redeemed Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gitagum

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Mount Angas (8 km); the best-known is Mount Malindawag (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Gitagum

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Velasco Beach (1 km); the best-known is Macajalar Bay (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gitagum

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Mangrove Rehabilitation Project (3 km); the best-known is Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gitagum

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gitagum. The closest is Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gitagum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gitagum
  2. 14 km Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape · nature spot, Misamis Oriental
  3. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  4. 17 km Sapangdalaga Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  5. 5 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  6. 19 km Macajalar Bay · beach, Misamis Oriental
  7. 30 km Back to Gitagum

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    Within 15 km of Gitagum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gitagum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2571Sapangdalaga Falls (10 km)
    Churches4356Redeemed Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints531Mount Angas (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1825Velasco Beach (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Mangrove Rehabilitation Project (3 km)
    Other attractions78Guerrero Cove (1 km)
    Forts & heritage57Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (36 km)
    Museums25Museo de Oro (37 km)
    Caves25Makahambus Cave (41 km)
    Parks34Lasang Adventure (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Green Hills Masjid (16 km)
    Temples23Temple of Praise (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02White Island (98 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Ditucalan Water Reservoir (67 km)

    Gitagum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gitagum?

    Macajalar Bay (beach, about 30 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 10 km), Sapangdalaga Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (nature spot, about 14 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 14 km), Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral (church, about 36 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 25 waterfalls, 43 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gitagum?

    Sapangdalaga Falls, about 10 km by road; Marty's Pool and Nature Falls (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gitagum?

    Redeemed Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Burnay UCCP (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gitagum?

    Mount Angas, about 8 km by road; Tugasnon, Aluijid (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gitagum?

    Start in Gitagum, visit Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Sapangdalaga Falls, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Macajalar Bay, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gitagum?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gitagum

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