Davao City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malagos

Malagos is a town in Davao City district, Philippines, home to about 4,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 61 waterfalls, 45 churches, 18 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (30 km), People's Park (30 km) and City Hall of Davao (31 km).

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Malagos, Philippines
Malagos, Davao City district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malagos at a glance

Location
Davao City district, Philippines
Population
about 4,975
Coordinates
7.1850° N, 125.4222° E
Places within 50 km
162 (7 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 Malagos

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Things to see near Malagos, by type

Waterfalls near Malagos

90 waterfalls within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Sualon Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Malagos

66 churches within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Bethel Temple (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malagos

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Toril Kubo Beach (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malagos

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Mount Tipolog (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Malagos

19 caves within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Baga Cave Park Talikud Island (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malagos

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malagos. The closest is Balay Oboza (31 km); the best-known is City Hall of Davao (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Malagos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malagos
  2. 1 km Philippine Eagle · park, Davao City
  3. 2 km Malagos Chocolate Museum · museum, Davao City
  4. 4 km Bethel Temple · church, Davao City
  5. 1 km Philippine-Japan Historical Museum · museum, Davao City
  6. 26 km Lon Wa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Davao City
  7. 30 km Back to Malagos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malagos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls6190Sualon Falls (11 km)
    Churches4566Bethel Temple (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1842Toril Kubo Beach (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1138Mount Tipolog (12 km)
    Caves419Baga Cave Park Talikud Island (32 km)
    Forts & heritage58Balay Oboza (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo (27 km)
    Museums44Malagos Chocolate Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Venado (33 km)
    Buddhist sites33Long Hua Temple (30 km)
    Parks22Philippine Eagle (1 km)
    Temples22Davao Indian Temple (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Talicud (52 km)
    Other attractions11Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Ziddig Mosque (31 km)

    Malagos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malagos?

    Philippine Eagle (park, about 1 km), Malagos Chocolate Museum (museum, about 1 km), Bethel Temple (church, about 5 km), Philippine-Japan Historical Museum (museum, about 5 km), Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 30 km), People's Park (park, about 30 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 61 waterfalls, 45 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malagos?

    Sualon Falls, about 11 km by road; Tabak Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malagos?

    Bethel Temple, about 5 km by road; Christian Alliance Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malagos?

    Toril Kubo Beach, about 27 km by road; Panacan Lighthouse (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malagos?

    Start in Malagos, visit Philippine Eagle, then Malagos Chocolate Museum, then Bethel Temple, then Philippine-Japan Historical Museum, then Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malagos?

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

    Towns near Malagos

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