Davao Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Kalian

Kalian is a town in Davao Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 3,488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (76 km), Mount Matutum (92 km) and Tinaca Point (94 km).

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Kalian at a glance

Location
Davao Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,488
Coordinates
6.1231° N, 125.7003° E
Places within 50 km
82
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kalian

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kalian

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Mount Limulan (3 km); the best-known is Joyce Paradise (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kalian

58 churches within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Pentecostals of Calian Compound (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kalian

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Calian, White Sand Beach (2 km); the best-known is Lawayon Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Kalian

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Atnayan Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kalian

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Owangon Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Kalian

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kalian. The closest is Jose Abad Santos (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Kalian

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kalian
  2. 15 km Lawayon Beach · beach, Davao Occidental
  3. 8 km Joyce Paradise · viewpoint, Davao Occidental
  4. 8 km Jose Abad Santos · heritage site, Davao Occidental
  5. 59 km Mount Tungco · viewpoint, Davao Occidental
  6. 14 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Occidental
  7. 21 km Back to Kalian

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kalian by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5274Mount Limulan (3 km)
    Churches1758Pentecostals of Calian Compound (2 km)
    Beaches & coast652Calian, White Sand Beach (2 km)
    Waterfalls19Atnayan Falls (34 km)
    Other attractions28Globe 4G Tower (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Owangon Lake (1 km)
    Forts & heritage14Jose Abad Santos (30 km)
    Parks13Malita Municipal Plaza (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Shaykh Ismael Yahya Masjid (42 km)
    Museums02General Paulino Santos Museum (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Olanivan Island (90 km)
    Caves01Olarte Cave (75 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (89 km)

    Kalian: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kalian?

    Lawayon Beach (beach, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 21 km), Joyce Paradise (viewpoint, about 23 km), Owangon Lake (lake, about 1 km), Calian, White Sand Beach (beach, about 2 km), Pentecostals of Calian Compound (church, about 2 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 1 waterfall, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kalian?

    Mount Limulan, about 3 km by road; Mount Kimpis (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kalian?

    Pentecostals of Calian Compound, about 2 km by road; Cablulan Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kalian?

    Calian, White Sand Beach, about 2 km by road; Lawayon Beach (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kalian?

    Start in Kalian, visit Lawayon Beach, then Joyce Paradise, then Jose Abad Santos, then Mount Tungco, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kalian?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kalian

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