Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ransang

Ransang is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 3,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 32 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mount Mantalingajan (23 km) and Tabon Cave Complex (69 km).

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Ransang at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,548
Coordinates
8.9603° N, 117.5828° E
Places within 50 km
111 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ransang

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

67 churches within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Christian Fellowship Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ransang

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Montalay Hill (8 km); the best-known is Mount Mantalingajan (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ransang

32 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Dita Dita Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ransang

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Logpond Beach Area (12 km); the best-known is Tarumpitao Point (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Ransang

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Diversion Dam (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ransang

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ransang. The closest is Ransang Mosque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ransang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ransang
  2. 14 km Tarumpitao Point · beach, Palawan
  3. 9 km Diversion Dam · dam, Palawan
  4. 26 km Falls 5 · waterfall, Palawan
  5. 18 km Mount Mantalingajan · viewpoint, Palawan
  6. 12 km Waterfall Peak · peak, Palawan
  7. 13 km Back to Ransang

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From travellers near Ransang

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How to reach Ransang

    All places near Ransang by distance

    Within 15 km of Ransang

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ransang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3267Christian Fellowship Church (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2442Montalay Hill (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves432Dita Dita Island (34 km)
    Beaches & coast1626Logpond Beach Area (12 km)
    Other attractions922Mainit Hot Spring (33 km)
    Waterfalls1214Diversion Dam (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs814Ransang Mosque (8 km)
    Caves15Gangub Cave (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Calasaguen Mangrove Boardwalk (55 km)
    Parks33Rizal Park (40 km)
    Forts & heritage11Dr. Jose P. Rizal (13 km)
    Treks11Matalingajan Traverse (24 km)
    Museums01National Museum Branch - Quezon (68 km)

    Ransang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ransang?

    Mount Mantalingajan (viewpoint, about 23 km), Diversion Dam (dam, about 13 km), Waterfall Peak (peak, about 13 km), Tarumpitao Point (beach, about 14 km), Falls 5 (waterfall, about 33 km), Bakbakan Falls (waterfall, about 33 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 beaches & coast, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Ransang?

    Christian Fellowship Church, about 8 km by road; Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ransang?

    Montalay Hill, about 8 km by road; Binicayat Hill (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ransang?

    Dita Dita Island, about 34 km by road; Bucid Island (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ransang?

    Start in Ransang, visit Tarumpitao Point, then Diversion Dam, then Falls 5, then Mount Mantalingajan, then Waterfall Peak, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ransang?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ransang

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