Davao Occidental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Lamitan

Lamitan is a town in Davao Occidental district, Philippines, home to about 3,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 5 beaches & coast and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (75 km), Tinaca Point (90 km) and Mount Matutum (94 km).

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Lamitan at a glance

Location
Davao Occidental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,241
Coordinates
6.0872° N, 125.7022° E
Places within 50 km
79
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 Lamitan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lamitan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lamitan

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Mount Pispis (1 km); the best-known is Joyce Paradise (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lamitan

55 churches within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Pentecostals of Calian Compound (4 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lamitan

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Calian Lighthouse (3 km); the best-known is Lawayon Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Lamitan

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Atnayan Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lamitan

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Owangon Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lamitan

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamitan. The closest is Jose Abad Santos (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lamitan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamitan
  2. 10 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. 39 km Atnayan Falls · waterfall, Sarangani
  6. 36 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Davao Occidental
  7. 26 km Back to Lamitan

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How to reach Lamitan

    All places near Lamitan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamitan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5275Mount Pispis (1 km)
    Churches1555Pentecostals of Calian Compound (4 km)
    Beaches & coast553Calian Lighthouse (3 km)
    Other attractions28Globe 4G Tower (16 km)
    Waterfalls17Atnayan Falls (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Owangon Lake (5 km)
    Forts & heritage14Jose Abad Santos (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Shaykh Ismael Yahya Masjid (47 km)
    Parks13Malita Municipal Plaza (47 km)
    Museums02General Paulino Santos Museum (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Olanivan Island (85 km)
    Caves01Olarte Cave (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (90 km)

    Lamitan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamitan?

    Lawayon Beach (beach, about 10 km), Joyce Paradise (viewpoint, about 18 km), Jose Abad Santos (heritage site, about 26 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 26 km), Mount Pispis (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mount Magaluwayon (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 2 other attractions, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lamitan?

    Mount Pispis, about 1 km by road; Mount Magaluwayon (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lamitan?

    Pentecostals of Calian Compound, about 4 km by road; Cablulan Church (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lamitan?

    Calian Lighthouse, about 3 km by road; Lawayon Beach (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamitan?

    Start in Lamitan, visit Lawayon Beach, then Joyce Paradise, then Jose Abad Santos, then Atnayan Falls, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamitan?

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

    Towns near Lamitan

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