Cotabato district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malapag

Malapag is a town in Cotabato district, Philippines, home to about 3,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 5 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Pikit (22 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (40 km) and Masjid Dimaukom (62 km).

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Malapag at a glance

Location
Cotabato district, Philippines
Population
about 3,306
Coordinates
7.1333° N, 124.8167° E
Places within 50 km
21 (2 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 churches

Top places to visit near Malapag

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

95 waterfalls within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Malapag

38 churches within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (24 km); the best-known is Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malapag

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is UK Peak (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Malapag

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is Tagabuli Bay (91 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Malapag

8 caves within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is Pisan Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malapag

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malapag. The closest is Lake Venado (65 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Malapag

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malapag
  2. 13 km Pisan Cave · cave, Cotabato
  3. 22 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Cotabato
  4. 41 km Fort Pikit · fort, Special Geographic Area
  5. 27 km Santo Nino Parish Midsayap · church, Cotabato
  6. 12 km UK Peak · peak, Cotabato
  7. 28 km Back to Malapag

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malapag by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls995Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato (33 km)
    Churches538Iglesia Ni Cristo (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints238UK Peak (28 km)
    Beaches & coast010Tagabuli Bay (91 km)
    Caves28Pisan Cave (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lake Venado (65 km)
    Forts & heritage26Fort Pikit (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Liguasan Marsh (32 km)
    Museums03Kampilan (75 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Masjid Dimaukom (62 km)
    Parks02Tantawan Park (80 km)
    Other attractions01Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center (68 km)

    Malapag: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malapag?

    Fort Pikit (fort, about 22 km), Pisan Cave (cave, about 13 km), Santo Nino Parish Midsayap (church, about 40 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 24 km), UK Peak (peak, about 28 km), Liguasan Marsh (nature spot, about 32 km).

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

    21 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 5 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malapag?

    Aguas Falls, Arakan North Cotabato, about 33 km by road; Porter Falls (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malapag?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 24 km by road; Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malapag?

    UK Peak, about 28 km by road; Mount Sinkatulan (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malapag?

    Start in Malapag, visit Pisan Cave, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Fort Pikit, then Santo Nino Parish Midsayap, then UK Peak, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malapag?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Malapag

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