Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Olingan

Olingan is a town in Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 7,806 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 71 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dipolog City Watchtower (5 km), Jose Rizal's Farm (6 km) and Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km).

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Olingan at a glance

Location
Zamboanga del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 7,806
Coordinates
8.5381° N, 123.3216° E
Places within 50 km
147 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Olingan

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

86 churches within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is Galas Alliance Evangelical Church (2 km); the best-known is Dipolog City Watchtower (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Olingan

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is Baybay, Olingan (1 km); the best-known is Aliguay Island (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Olingan

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olingan

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is 3,003 Steps to Linabo Peak (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Olingan

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is Jose Rizal (6 km); the best-known is Jose Rizal's Farm (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Olingan

8 museums within 100 km of Olingan. The closest is Casa Bernedo (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olingan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olingan
  2. 5 km Dipolog City Watchtower · church, Zamboanga del Norte
  3. 5 km Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  4. 12 km The Old Town of Dapitan · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  5. 37 km Sungkilaw Falls · waterfall, Zamboanga del Norte
  6. 18 km Jose Rizal's Farm · heritage site, Zamboanga del Norte
  7. 6 km Back to Olingan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olingan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7186Galas Alliance Evangelical Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1737Baybay, Olingan (1 km)
    Waterfalls720Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (10 km)
    Other attractions1618ACE Medical Center Dipolog (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6163,003 Steps to Linabo Peak (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1114Jose Rizal (6 km)
    Museums68Casa Bernedo (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape (23 km)
    Caves06Canghailing Cave (89 km)
    Parks45Katipunan Plaza (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Piñahon Island (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Sultan's Farmville (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Duminagat (52 km)

    Olingan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olingan?

    Dipolog City Watchtower (church, about 5 km), Jose Rizal's Farm (heritage site, about 6 km), Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia (waterfall, about 10 km), The Old Town of Dapitan (heritage site, about 20 km), ACE Medical Center Dipolog (attraction, about 1 km), Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao (attraction, about 22 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 16 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Olingan?

    Galas Alliance Evangelical Church, about 2 km by road; Our Lady of Fatima Chapel (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Olingan?

    Baybay, Olingan, about 1 km by road; Sunset Drop N Sing (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Olingan?

    Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, about 10 km by road; Sungkilaw Falls (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olingan?

    Start in Olingan, visit Dipolog City Watchtower, then Canon Falls, Buena Suerte, Mutia, then The Old Town of Dapitan, then Sungkilaw Falls, then Jose Rizal's Farm, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olingan?

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

    Towns near Olingan

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