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Notable river spot · Palawan, Philippines

Malbatan Island

Malbatan Island is a river spot in Palawan, Philippines.

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Malbatan Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Malbatan Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Malbatan Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 11.53620, 119.91351. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Malbatan Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Malbatan Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Malbatan Island?

    Nearby: Culion Museum and Archives (fort, 52 km), Coron Island (beach, 67 km), Kayangan Lake (lake, 72 km), Dimansig Island (river spot, 3 km), Mayokok Island (river spot, 3 km), Dimancal Island (river spot, 4 km).

    Is Malbatan Island worth visiting?

    Malbatan Island is listed as a notable river spot in Philippines on Spotwander.