Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Litayan

Litayan is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 5,294 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 45 churches, 39 mosques & dargahs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (26 km), Kutawato Cave (33 km) and PC Hill (33 km).

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Litayan at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 5,294
Coordinates
7.3358° N, 124.0347° E
Places within 50 km
173 (5 must-see)
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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Litayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Litayan: 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 Litayan

48 churches within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Refuge New Life Ministries Inc (27 km); the best-known is Cotabato City Four Square Gospel Church (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Litayan

42 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Polloc Masjid (26 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Litayan

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Banisilan Hill (25 km); the best-known is PC Hill (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mount Binaca · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Mount Makaturing · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Mount Bita · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~41 km
  • Mount Baya · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Banisilan Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~25 km

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Beaches & coast near Litayan

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Limbayan Lighthouse (6 km); the best-known is Illana Bay (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Litayan

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Bongo Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Litayan

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Litayan. The closest is Matimos Falls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Litayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Litayan
  2. 2 km Bongo Island · island, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 2 km Fruit Bat Island · island, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 25 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 22 km Lantandato Island · island, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 3 km Sarampungan Island · island, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 3 km Back to Litayan

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How to reach Litayan

    All places near Litayan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Litayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4548Refuge New Life Ministries Inc (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3942Polloc Masjid (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2240Banisilan Hill (25 km)
    Beaches & coast2330Limbayan Lighthouse (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1216Bongo Island (2 km)
    Waterfalls215Matimos Falls (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Dimapatoy River, Awang (35 km)
    Parks77Plaza (29 km)
    Forts & heritage57Cotabato Provincial Capitol (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Datu Atiyakaw Heritage Park (31 km)
    Museums346ID Peace Museum (35 km)
    Other attractions44Bucanas Port (27 km)
    Caves12Kutawato Cave (33 km)

    Litayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Litayan?

    Bongo Island (island, about 2 km), Fruit Bat Island (island, about 3 km), Sarampungan Island (island, about 3 km), Lantandato Island (island, about 5 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 26 km), Tamok Island (island, about 6 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 39 mosques & dargahs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Litayan?

    Refuge New Life Ministries Inc, about 27 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal Ng Landasan (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Litayan?

    Polloc Masjid, about 26 km by road; Gran Mezquita de Cotabato (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Litayan?

    Banisilan Hill, about 25 km by road; Timako Hill (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Litayan?

    Start in Litayan, visit Bongo Island, then Fruit Bat Island, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, then Lantandato Island, then Sarampungan Island, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Litayan?

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

    Towns near Litayan

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