South Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Maindang

Maindang is a town in South Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 3,202 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 11 waterfalls, 0 beaches & coast, 8 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Buluan (10 km), Mount Matutum (45 km) and Seven Falls Zipline, Lake Sebu (54 km).

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Maindang at a glance

Location
South Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 3,202
Coordinates
6.5898° N, 124.8473° E
Places within 50 km
31 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maindang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maindang: 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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Waterfalls near Maindang

75 waterfalls within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Maindang

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Dawis Beach (75 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Maindang

37 churches within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maindang

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Bangkang Dahon (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maindang

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Baras Bird Sanctuary (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maindang

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maindang. The closest is Lake Buluan (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Maindang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maindang
  2. 10 km Lake Buluan · lake, Maguindanao del Sur
  3. 21 km Convention Baptist Church · church, South Cotabato
  4. 1 km Seven Falls Lake Sebu · waterfall, South Cotabato
  5. 1 km Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato · waterfall, South Cotabato
  6. 1 km Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity · church, South Cotabato
  7. 12 km Back to Maindang

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From travellers near Maindang

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How to reach Maindang

    All places near Maindang by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maindang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1175Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (12 km)
    Beaches & coast041Dawis Beach (75 km)
    Churches837Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints632Bangkang Dahon (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Baras Bird Sanctuary (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Buluan (10 km)
    Forts & heritage15Sultan Muhammad Kudarat (35 km)
    Caves05Bat Cave "Kofnit Cave" in Lake Sebu (56 km)
    Other attractions13Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (27 km)
    Museums02B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Dimaukom (76 km)
    Parks01Polomolok Town Plaza (59 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (61 km)

    Maindang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maindang?

    Lake Buluan (lake, about 10 km), Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity (church, about 12 km), Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato (waterfall, about 12 km), Convention Baptist Church (church, about 12 km), Seven Falls Lake Sebu (waterfall, about 12 km), Marbel Roundball (lake, about 12 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 11 waterfalls, 8 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Maindang?

    Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato, about 12 km by road; Seven Falls Lake Sebu (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maindang?

    Dawis Beach, about 75 km by road; Malalag Beach (77 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maindang?

    Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity, about 12 km by road; Convention Baptist Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maindang?

    Start in Maindang, visit Lake Buluan, then Convention Baptist Church, then Seven Falls Lake Sebu, then Trankini Falls Lake Sebu South Cotabato, then Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral of Holy Trinity, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maindang?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maindang

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