Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Molave

Molave is a town in Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 21,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 89 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Malindang (27 km), Pulacan Falls (31 km) and Panguil Bay (34 km).

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Molave, Philippines
Molave, Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Molave at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 21,088
Coordinates
8.0844° N, 123.4910° E
Places within 50 km
160 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Molave

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Churches near Molave

94 churches within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Yehay (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Molave

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay (13 km); the best-known is Mount Malindang (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Molave

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Diniog Beach (23 km); the best-known is Panguil Bay (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Molave

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Seloean Waterfalls (19 km); the best-known is Pulacan Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Molave

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Jose Rizal Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Molave

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Molave. The closest is Municipality of Don Victoriano (25 km); the best-known is Mount Timolan Protected Landscape (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Molave

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 184 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molave
  2. 27 km Mount Malindang · viewpoint, Misamis Occidental
  3. 29 km Panguil Bay · beach, Misamis Occidental
  4. 17 km Jose Rizal Monument · monument, Misamis Occidental
  5. 30 km Pulacan Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Sur
  6. 42 km Mount Pinukis · viewpoint, Zamboanga del Sur
  7. 39 km Back to Molave

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molave by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8994Yehay (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1726Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1226Diniog Beach (23 km)
    Waterfalls821Seloean Waterfalls (19 km)
    Other attractions816Senior Santo Nino Grotto (18 km)
    Forts & heritage614Jose Rizal Monument (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Municipality of Don Victoriano (25 km)
    Museums38Bonifacio Historical Center (18 km)
    Parks57Bonifacio Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Tangub Irrigation Dam (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves26Sumalig Islet (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Saint Clare Monastery Josefina (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Pagadian Mosque (38 km)
    Temples11Temple of Praise PCGAMI Danlugan (30 km)

    Molave: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molave?

    Mount Malindang (viewpoint, about 27 km), Pulacan Falls (waterfall, about 31 km), Panguil Bay (beach, about 34 km), Jose Rizal Monument (monument, about 17 km), Mount Pinukis (viewpoint, about 39 km), Seloean Waterfalls (waterfall, about 19 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Molave?

    Yehay, about 1 km by road; Kapilya Sr. Santo Ñino, Brgy. Miligan (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Molave?

    Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, about 13 km by road; Baba-an Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Molave?

    Diniog Beach, about 23 km by road; Vinapor Beach (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molave?

    Start in Molave, visit Mount Malindang, then Panguil Bay, then Jose Rizal Monument, then Pulacan Falls, then Mount Pinukis, and drive back — about 184 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molave?

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

    Towns near Molave

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