Misamis Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Naawan

Naawan is a town in Misamis Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 3,643 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 42 waterfalls, 39 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dodiongan Falls (23 km), Iligan Bay (34 km) and Limunsudan Falls (35 km).

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Naawan, Philippines
Naawan, Misamis Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Naawan at a glance

Location
Misamis Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 3,643
Coordinates
8.4344° N, 124.2889° E
Places within 50 km
113 (7 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 Naawan

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Waterfalls near Naawan

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Kanapulan Falls (9 km); the best-known is Dodiongan Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Naawan

52 churches within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Great Emmanuel Worship Church (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Naawan

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Mount Malindawag (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Naawan

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Maputi, Naawan Misamis Oriental (2 km); the best-known is Iligan Bay (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Naawan

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Naawan

7 parks within 100 km of Naawan. The closest is Naawan Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Naawan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naawan
  2. 9 km Iglesia Ni Cristo · church, Misamis Oriental
  3. 13 km Kanapulan Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  4. 1 km Abaga Ni Kulas Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  5. 1 km Tagbalugo Falls · waterfall, Misamis Oriental
  6. 20 km Dodiongan Falls · waterfall, Iligan
  7. 23 km Back to Naawan

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    Within 15 km of Naawan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naawan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls4262Kanapulan Falls (9 km)
    Churches3952Great Emmanuel Worship Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints322Mount Malindawag (18 km)
    Beaches & coast915Maputi, Naawan Misamis Oriental (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (16 km)
    Parks67Naawan Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage47Pagtataas Ng Watawat Ng Pilipinas Sa Cagayan de Misamis (49 km)
    Museums25Macapagal Ancestral House (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Ditucalan Water Reservoir (39 km)
    Caves34Kalubihon Cave (18 km)
    Other attractions33Globe (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Marawi Grand Mosque (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Nusa Island (78 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise (83 km)

    Naawan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naawan?

    Dodiongan Falls (waterfall, about 23 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo (church, about 9 km), Kanapulan Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Abaga Ni Kulas Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Tagbalugo Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Aya-aya Falls (waterfall, about 12 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 42 waterfalls, 39 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Naawan?

    Kanapulan Falls, about 9 km by road; Abaga Ni Kulas Falls (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Naawan?

    Great Emmanuel Worship Church, about 1 km by road; Legacy Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Naawan?

    Mount Malindawag, about 18 km by road; Mount Agad-Agad (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naawan?

    Start in Naawan, visit Iglesia Ni Cristo, then Kanapulan Falls, then Abaga Ni Kulas Falls, then Tagbalugo Falls, then Dodiongan Falls, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naawan?

    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 Naawan

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