Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Glad

Glad is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 5,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 38 churches, 0 waterfalls, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (6 km), Fort Pikit (25 km) and Masjid Dimaukom (34 km).

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Glad at a glance

Location
Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 5,746
Coordinates
7.1483° N, 124.5181° E
Places within 50 km
99 (7 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Glad

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Churches near Glad

46 churches within 100 km of Glad. The closest is Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh (1 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Glad

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Glad. The closest is Busaon Falls (54 km); the best-known is Asik-Asik Falls (58 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glad

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glad. The closest is South Upi Pandan (8 km); the best-known is UK Peak (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Glad

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Glad. The closest is Pob. 7 Mosque (5 km); the best-known is Masjid Dimaukom (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glad

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glad. The closest is Lake Labas (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Glad

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glad. The closest is Fuerte de Reina Regente (18 km); the best-known is Fort Pikit (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Glad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glad
  2. 6 km Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church, Cotabato
  3. 12 km UK Peak · peak, Cotabato
  4. 19 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
  5. 24 km Fuerte de Reina Regente · heritage site, Maguindanao del Sur
  6. 19 km Masjid Dimaukom · mosque, Maguindanao del Sur
  7. 34 km Back to Glad

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3846Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh (1 km)
    Waterfalls036Busaon Falls (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1832South Upi Pandan (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1313Pob. 7 Mosque (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Lake Labas (14 km)
    Forts & heritage68Fuerte de Reina Regente (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Libungan Marsh (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Kabaksalan Island (29 km)
    Caves27Kitub-Bao Cave (19 km)
    Parks55Jose Rizal Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast15Pass Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines (20 km)
    Other attractions23Full Gospel Research Ministries (5 km)
    Museums11Kampilan (36 km)

    Glad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glad?

    Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 6 km), Fort Pikit (fort, about 25 km), Masjid Dimaukom (mosque, about 34 km), UK Peak (peak, about 15 km), Fuerte de Reina Regente (heritage site, about 18 km), Tantawan Park (park, about 39 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 mosques & dargahs, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Glad?

    Salunayan Southrn Baptist Churh, about 1 km by road; Nuestra Señora De Guia Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Glad?

    Busaon Falls, about 54 km by road; Abaga Falls (54 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glad?

    South Upi Pandan, about 8 km by road; Pacao, Alamada (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glad?

    Start in Glad, visit Santo Nino Parish Midsayap, then UK Peak, then Fort Pikit, then Fuerte de Reina Regente, then Masjid Dimaukom, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glad?

    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 and mosques & dargahs.

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