Place to visit
Mount Kitanglad, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Mount Kitanglad is a natural site in Philippines (Cagayan de Oro), at 2,899 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is December to April, a short season because of the altitude. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site. 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
- Natural site · Nature
- Where
- Philippines
- Elevation
- 2,899 m
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- DVO Davao, 139 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.13966, 124.91608
What it is and where
Mount Kitanglad is a natural site in Philippines (Cagayan de Oro), at 2,899 m above sea level. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site.
It is in Cagayan de Oro, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 43 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 8.13966, 124.91608; the nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO, Davao), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Mount Kitanglad is December to April, and the season is short because it sits at 2,899 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time11:34
- FebBest time11:45
- MarBest time11:57
- AprBest time12:11
- MayPossible12:22
- JunBetter not12:28
- JulBetter not12:26
- AugBetter not12:16
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:49
- NovPossible11:37
- DecBest time11:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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.
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
- Mount AlanibMountain in Philippines1.7 km
- Mount Dulang-dulangNature · Mountains2.7 km
- Mount NanluyawMountain in the Philippines6.7 km
- Mount KaatoanMountain in the Philippines7.7 km
- Malaybalay Synoptic and Aeromet StationObservatory24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Nature
- Mount Pinatubo: active stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines
- Mayon: volcano in the Philippines
- Mount Apo: highest mountain in the Philippines
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: national park in the Philippines
- Taal Volcano: active volcano in the Philippines
- Tubbataha Reef: protected area
Every Philippines place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Kitanglad?
It is a natural site in Philippines. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Philippines on this site.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kitanglad?
December to April, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,899 m the season is shorter than lower down. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Mount Kitanglad?
The nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), 139 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 Mount Alanib, Mount Dulang-dulang, Mount Nanluyaw. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
Keep reading
- Cagayan de Oro9 places to see in and around Cagayan de Oro, Philippines: Mount Dulang-dulang, Mount Kitanglad, Macajalar Bay. Best time: December to April.
- Nature445 places for nature in Philippines, from Mount Pinatubo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PhilippinesBefore travelling to Philippines: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 30 days, but you do have to register o…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Mount Kitanglad on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.