Lanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Madamba

Madamba is a town in Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 15 waterfalls, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs and 4 churches. The must-see places are Mount Baya (8 km), Lake Dapao National Park (11 km) and Lake Lanao (19 km).

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Madamba, Philippines
Madamba, Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Madamba at a glance

Location
Lanao del Sur district, Philippines
Coordinates
7.8389° N, 124.1103° E
Places within 50 km
100 (11 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 mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Madamba

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Waterfalls near Madamba

57 waterfalls within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Mataling Falls (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Madamba

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Mount Baya (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Madamba

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Ganassi Grand Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Madamba

19 churches within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Madamba

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Maladig Beach (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Madamba

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Madamba. The closest is Lake Uyaan (8 km); the best-known is Lake Lanao (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Madamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Madamba
  2. 11 km Lake Dapao National Park · national park, Lanao del Sur
  3. 8 km Mount Baya · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  4. 11 km Balutmasla Island · island, Lanao del Sur
  5. 14 km Lake Lanao · lake, Lanao del Sur
  6. 15 km Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts · museum, Lanao del Sur
  7. 30 km Back to Madamba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Madamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1557Mataling Falls (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2844Mount Baya (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2426Ganassi Grand Mosque (2 km)
    Churches419Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (4 km)
    Beaches & coast315Maladig Beach (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012Lake Uyaan (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves512Balutmasla Island (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Gulayan Sa Paaralan (3 km)
    Forts & heritage28Fort Sinadayan (11 km)
    Parks25Peace Plaza (30 km)
    Museums24Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (30 km)
    Caves04Mighty Cave (58 km)

    Madamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Madamba?

    Mount Baya (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Dapao National Park (national park, about 11 km), Lake Lanao (lake, about 19 km), Balutmasla Island (island, about 7 km), Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (museum, about 30 km), Mount Matampor (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 15 waterfalls, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs, 4 churches, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Madamba?

    Mataling Falls, about 24 km by road; Mineral Falls (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Madamba?

    Mount Baya, about 8 km by road; East Ganassi Peak (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Madamba?

    Ganassi Grand Mosque, about 2 km by road; Bacolod Grand Mosque (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Madamba?

    Start in Madamba, visit Lake Dapao National Park, then Mount Baya, then Balutmasla Island, then Lake Lanao, then Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Madamba?

    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 mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Madamba

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