Place to visit
Ganges North Reef, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Ganges North Reef is a reef (北恒礁) in Philippines. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- 北恒礁
- Where
- Philippines
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- PPS Puerto Princesa, 406 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 10.54055, 115.14107
What it is and where
Ganges North Reef is a reef (北恒礁) in Philippines.
Its coordinates are 10.54055, 115.14107; the nearest main airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS, Puerto Princesa), 406 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ganges North Reef is December to April.
- JanBest time11:27
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunBetter not12:37
- JulBetter not12:34
- AugBetter not12:21
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:30
- DecBest time11:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | December to April | May and November |
| Diving | December to April | May and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ganges North Reef has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hopps ReefReef41 km
- Livock ReefReef42 km
- Irving ReefCoral reef of Spratly Islands in South China Sea45 km
- Eldad ReefReef in the Spratly Islands57 km
- Sa Huynh ReefReef76 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Beaches
- Scarborough Shoal: atoll and reef in the South China Sea
- Apo Reef
- Johnson South Reef: reef in the People's Republic of China
- Second Thomas Shoal: Reef in the South China Sea
- Cape Engaño: cape in Philippines
- Ardasier Reef
Every Philippines place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ganges North Reef?
It is a reef (北恒礁 in the local language) in Philippines.
When is the best time to visit Ganges North Reef?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23.
How do you get to Ganges North Reef?
The nearest main airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 406 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hopps Reef, Livock Reef, Irving Reef. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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