Sarangani district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malapatan

Malapatan is a town in Sarangani district, Philippines, home to about 19,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 79 churches, 45 beaches & coast, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (15 km), Tinaca Point (58 km) and Mount Melibengoy (58 km).

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Malapatan, Philippines
Malapatan, Sarangani district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malapatan at a glance

Location
Sarangani district, Philippines
Population
about 19,439
Coordinates
5.9692° N, 125.2894° E
Places within 50 km
188 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malapatan

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

88 churches within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malapatan

67 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is Vargas Beach (1 km); the best-known is Sarangani Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malapatan

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is Mount Mulang (5 km); the best-known is Kapatan Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Malapatan

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is 7 Falls Lake Sebu (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Malapatan

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is Balungis Mosque (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Malapatan

8 parks within 100 km of Malapatan. The closest is Alpha Village Plaza (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Malapatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malapatan
  2. 1 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Sarangani
  3. 6 km Lun Beach · beach, Sarangani
  4. 3 km Mud Beach · beach, Sarangani
  5. 18 km Sarangani Bay · beach, General Santos
  6. 11 km Sapu Beach · beach, Sarangani
  7. 8 km Back to Malapatan

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How to reach Malapatan

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    Within 15 km of Malapatan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malapatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7988Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast4567Vargas Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1934Mount Mulang (5 km)
    Waterfalls7237 Falls Lake Sebu (25 km)
    Other attractions810Rizal Monument (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Balungis Mosque (3 km)
    Parks88Alpha Village Plaza (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Lago, Glan Sarangani (6 km)
    Forts & heritage36Jose Rizal Monument (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Olanivan Island (69 km)
    Museums23Ramas Toy Museum (25 km)
    Caves13Olarte Cave (40 km)
    Buddhist sites22Sisters of Poor Clare Monastery,Polomolok (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Malagaring Rock Formation (48 km)

    Malapatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malapatan?

    Sarangani Bay (beach, about 15 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 1 km), Lun Beach (beach, about 7 km), Sapu Beach (beach, about 8 km), Mud Beach (beach, about 9 km), Belmar Eco Park (beach, about 10 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 45 beaches & coast, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Malapatan?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Saint Francis Xavier Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malapatan?

    Vargas Beach, about 1 km by road; Lun Beach (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malapatan?

    Mount Mulang, about 5 km by road; Mount Tudoc (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malapatan?

    Start in Malapatan, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Lun Beach, then Mud Beach, then Sarangani Bay, then Sapu Beach, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malapatan?

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

    Towns near Malapatan

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