Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Parang

Parang is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 44,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 40 churches, 30 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tantawan Park (21 km), PC Hill (21 km) and Kutawato Cave (21 km).

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Parang, Philippines
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parang at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 44,930
Coordinates
7.3704° N, 124.2697° E
Places within 50 km
141 (8 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Parang

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Churches near Parang

40 churches within 100 km of Parang. The closest is Parang Sda Church, Parang, Maguindanao (1 km); the best-known is Bell Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Parang

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Parang. The closest is Bacolod Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parang

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parang. The closest is Banisilan Hill (9 km); the best-known is PC Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Parang

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Parang. The closest is RP Linda Punta Beach (2 km); the best-known is Tugapangan Point (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Parang

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Parang. The closest is Matimos Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parang

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parang. The closest is Lake Balut (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Parang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parang
  2. 14 km Kampilan · museum, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 9 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 11 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 27 km Back to Parang

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    Within 15 km of Parang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4040Parang Sda Church, Parang, Maguindanao (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3033Bacolod Mosque (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1631Banisilan Hill (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1320RP Linda Punta Beach (2 km)
    Waterfalls818Matimos Falls (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Lake Balut (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Mado Hot Spring National Park (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves79Tamok Island (29 km)
    Parks77Plaza (6 km)
    Forts & heritage46Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (21 km)
    Caves25Kutawato Cave (21 km)
    Other attractions44Bucanas Port (19 km)
    Museums23Kampilan (14 km)

    Parang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parang?

    Tantawan Park (park, about 21 km), PC Hill (hill, about 21 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 21 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 27 km), Kampilan (museum, about 14 km), Tugapangan Point (beach, about 17 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 30 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Parang?

    Parang Sda Church, Parang, Maguindanao, about 1 km by road; Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Parang?

    Bacolod Mosque, about 1 km by road; Pacoma Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parang?

    Banisilan Hill, about 9 km by road; Mount Cabagao (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parang?

    Start in Parang, visit Kampilan, then Tantawan Park, then PC Hill, then Kutawato Cave, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parang?

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

    Towns near Parang

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