Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Imelda

Imelda is a town in Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines, home to about 5,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 86 churches, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dumanquilas Falls (16 km), Mount Imbing (39 km) and Lake Wood (40 km).

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

Imelda at a glance

Location
Zamboanga Sibugay district, Philippines
Population
about 5,640
Coordinates
7.6470° N, 122.9535° E
Places within 50 km
170 (4 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 churches

Top places to visit near Imelda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Imelda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Imelda

129 churches within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Lokal Ng Imelda, Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Imelda

42 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Bacolog Island (15 km); the best-known is Lapinigan Island (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Imelda

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Ipacan (1 km); the best-known is Mount Imbing (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Imelda

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Malangas Kigay Beach (10 km); the best-known is Malangas Bay (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Imelda

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (4 km); the best-known is Dumanquilas Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Imelda

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Imelda. The closest is Masjid Al-Noor Mosque (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Imelda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Imelda
  2. 4 km Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  3. 17 km Dumanquilas Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga Sibugay
  4. 10 km Malangas Bay · beach, Zamboanga Sibugay
  5. 5 km Nipa Nipa Island · island, Zamboanga Sibugay
  6. 6 km Lapinigan Island · island, Zamboanga Sibugay
  7. 16 km Back to Imelda

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How to reach Imelda

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    Within 15 km of Imelda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Imelda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches86129Lokal Ng Imelda, Iglesia Ni Cristo (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2642Bacolog Island (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2638Ipacan (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1220Malangas Kigay Beach (10 km)
    Waterfalls28Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46Masjid Al-Noor Mosque (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Supon Dam (33 km)
    Parks35WMSU Malangas Park (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Buug Natural Biotic Area (22 km)
    Forts & heritage04Ipil Rotunda Obelisk (54 km)
    Other attractions33Zamboanga Sibugay Welcome Marker (23 km)
    Caves01Jauculan CAVE (62 km)

    Imelda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Imelda?

    Dumanquilas Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay (waterfall, about 4 km), Malangas Bay (beach, about 12 km), Lapinigan Island (island, about 16 km), Nipa Nipa Island (island, about 17 km), Mount Imbing (viewpoint, about 39 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Imelda?

    Lokal Ng Imelda, Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 2 km by road; Friends Of Jesus PCGAMI Imelda (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Imelda?

    Bacolog Island, about 15 km by road; Puli-Puli Island (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Imelda?

    Ipacan, about 1 km by road; Mount Kaladis (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Imelda?

    Start in Imelda, visit Baluran Falls, Lower Baluran Zamboanga Sibugay, then Dumanquilas Falls, then Malangas Bay, then Nipa Nipa Island, then Lapinigan Island, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Imelda?

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

    Towns near Imelda

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