Basilan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Semut

Semut is a town in Basilan district, Philippines, home to about 3,423 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 76 churches, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 28 beaches & coast and 23 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Great Santa Cruz Island (36 km), Fort Pilar (38 km) and Taluksangay Mosque (40 km).

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Semut at a glance

Location
Basilan district, Philippines
Population
about 3,423
Coordinates
6.6636° N, 122.2189° E
Places within 50 km
223 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Semut

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

76 churches within 100 km of Semut. The closest is St. Peter Parish Church (11 km); the best-known is Santa Isabel Cathedral (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Semut

50 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Semut. The closest is Coco (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Semut

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Semut. The closest is Dangkalan Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Semut

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Semut. The closest is Akbar, Basilan (2 km); the best-known is Taluksangay Mosque (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Semut

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Semut. The closest is Mount Sinangcapan (5 km); the best-known is Basilan Peak (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Semut

14 parks within 100 km of Semut. The closest is Datu Calun Triangle (11 km); the best-known is Pasonanca Park (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Semut

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Semut
  2. 19 km Bulingan Falls · waterfall, Basilan
  3. 39 km Great Santa Cruz Island · island, Zamboanga City
  4. 5 km Fort Pilar · fort, Zamboanga City
  5. 32 km Little Coco · river spot, Basilan
  6. 2 km Coco · river spot, Basilan
  7. 11 km Back to Semut

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Semut by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7676St. Peter Parish Church (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2050Coco (11 km)
    Beaches & coast2831Dangkalan Beach (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2323Akbar, Basilan (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1723Mount Sinangcapan (5 km)
    Other attractions1515Queen of Rose (14 km)
    Parks1414Datu Calun Triangle (11 km)
    Forts & heritage910Tagima (Basilan) (34 km)
    Waterfalls79Bulingan Falls (19 km)
    Museums66Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Tulip Garden (14 km)
    Buddhist sites22Hock Chuan Temple (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lagoon (35 km)
    Caves11Victoria Pader Cave (50 km)
    Temples11Annaka,annaka Shi Gunma Ken ,japan (42 km)

    Semut: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Semut?

    Coco (river spot, about 11 km), Little Coco (river spot, about 12 km), Great Santa Cruz Island (island, about 36 km), Fort Pilar (fort, about 38 km), Bulingan Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Taluksangay Mosque (mosque, about 40 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 28 beaches & coast, 23 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Semut?

    St. Peter Parish Church, about 11 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Semut?

    Coco, about 11 km by road; Little Coco (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Semut?

    Dangkalan Beach, about 8 km by road; Kulay Bato Lighthouse (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Semut?

    Start in Semut, visit Bulingan Falls, then Great Santa Cruz Island, then Fort Pilar, then Little Coco, then Coco, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Semut?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Semut

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