Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines

Places to visit near Polloc

Polloc is a town in Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines, home to about 3,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 42 churches, 35 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tantawan Park (19 km), Kutawato Cave (19 km) and PC Hill (19 km).

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Polloc at a glance

Location
Maguindanao del Norte district, Philippines
Population
about 3,140
Coordinates
7.3534° N, 124.2209° E
Places within 50 km
153 (6 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 Polloc

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

42 churches within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal Ng Landasan (4 km); the best-known is Bell Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Polloc

38 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Polloc Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polloc

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Banisilan Hill (3 km); the best-known is PC Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • PC Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mount Bita · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~22 km
  • Mount Makaturing · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Banisilan Hill · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~3 km
  • Mount Latukan · viewpoint · Lanao del Sur · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Mount Cabagao · viewpoint · Maguindanao del Norte · ~13 km

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Beaches & coast near Polloc

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Polloc Lighthouse (1 km); the best-known is Tugapangan Point (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Polloc

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Matimos Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Polloc

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Polloc. The closest is Tamok Island (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Polloc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polloc
  2. 12 km Tugapangan Point · beach, Maguindanao del Norte
  3. 28 km Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid · mosque, Maguindanao del Norte
  4. 11 km Kutawato Cave · cave, Maguindanao del Norte
  5. 1 km PC Hill · hill, Maguindanao del Norte
  6. 1 km Tantawan Park · park, Maguindanao del Norte
  7. 19 km Back to Polloc

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How to reach Polloc

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    Within 15 km of Polloc

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polloc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4242Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal Ng Landasan (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3538Polloc Masjid (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1531Banisilan Hill (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1522Polloc Lighthouse (1 km)
    Waterfalls616Matimos Falls (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1214Tamok Island (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Lake Balut (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Mado Hot Spring National Park (21 km)
    Parks66Plaza (4 km)
    Forts & heritage46Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat (19 km)
    Caves24Kutawato Cave (19 km)
    Museums34Kampilan (15 km)
    Other attractions44Bucanas Port (14 km)

    Polloc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polloc?

    Tantawan Park (park, about 19 km), Kutawato Cave (cave, about 19 km), PC Hill (hill, about 19 km), Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (mosque, about 22 km), Tugapangan Point (beach, about 12 km), Kampilan (museum, about 15 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 35 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Polloc?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal Ng Landasan, about 4 km by road; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Polloc?

    Polloc Masjid, about 1 km by road; Bacolod Mosque (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polloc?

    Banisilan Hill, about 3 km by road; Mount Cabagao (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polloc?

    Start in Polloc, visit Tugapangan Point, then Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, then Kutawato Cave, then PC Hill, then Tantawan Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polloc?

    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 Polloc

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Polloc’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.