Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines

Places to visit near Simunul

Simunul is a town in Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines, home to about 4,671 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 57 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (1 km), Bongao Peak (22 km) and Tawi-Tawi (49 km).

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Simunul, Philippines
Simunul, Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simunul at a glance

Location
Tawi-Tawi district, Philippines
Population
about 4,671
Coordinates
4.8983° N, 119.8494° E
Places within 50 km
116 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Simunul

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Simunul

166 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Simunul Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simunul

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Mount Kabugan (21 km); the best-known is Bongao Peak (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Simunul

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Taytay Beach Bakong, Simunul (8 km); the best-known is Aguada Bay (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Simunul

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Simunul

5 churches within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Jesus Is Lord Church Tawi-Tawi (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Simunul

2 caves within 100 km of Simunul. The closest is Shaloi's Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simunul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simunul
  2. 1 km Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque · mosque, Tawi-Tawi
  3. 4 km Simunul Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  4. 21 km Bongao Peak · peak, Tawi-Tawi
  5. 6 km Aguada Bay · beach, Tawi-Tawi
  6. 1 km Pababag Island · island, Tawi-Tawi
  7. 20 km Back to Simunul

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simunul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57166Simunul Island (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1829Mount Kabugan (21 km)
    Beaches & coast1827Taytay Beach Bakong, Simunul (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1016Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (1 km)
    Churches55Jesus Is Lord Church Tawi-Tawi (20 km)
    Caves22Shaloi's Cave (21 km)
    Forts & heritage12Tampat Rock (22 km)
    Other attractions22Bonggao Parola Lighthouse (22 km)
    Treks11Bud Bongao Trail (22 km)
    Parks11Bud Bongao Peak Park and Viewpoint (22 km)
    Museums11MSU-TCTO Marine Science Museum (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Suba Mapait (74 km)

    Simunul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simunul?

    Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Bongao Peak (peak, about 22 km), Simunul Island (island, about 4 km), Aguada Bay (beach, about 20 km), Pababag Island (island, about 20 km), Shaloi's Cave (cave, about 21 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 57 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Simunul?

    Simunul Island, about 4 km by road; Laa Island (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simunul?

    Mount Kabugan, about 21 km by road; Mount Pajar (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Simunul?

    Taytay Beach Bakong, Simunul, about 8 km by road; Lucky Palm Beach (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simunul?

    Start in Simunul, visit Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque, then Simunul Island, then Bongao Peak, then Aguada Bay, then Pababag Island, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simunul?

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

    Towns near Simunul

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