Place to visit
Truro Shoal, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Truro Shoal is a reef (宪法暗沙) in Philippines. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. 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
- 宪法暗沙
- Where
- Philippines
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 518 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.61274, 116.71283
What it is and where
Truro Shoal is a reef (宪法暗沙) in Philippines.
Its coordinates are 16.61274, 116.71283; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 518 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 Truro Shoal is December to April.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:23
- MayPossible12:47
- JunBetter not12:59
- JulBetter not12:54
- AugBetter not12:34
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctBetter not11:37
- NovPossible11:12
- DecBest time11:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. 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: Truro Shoal 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
- Scarborough ShoalAtoll and reef in the South China Sea198 km
- Stewart SeamountReef216 km
- Dreyer ShoalReef328 km
- Dasol BayBay in the Philippines345 km
- Alaminos CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines352 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Beaches
- 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
- Gaven Reefs: reefs in the South China Sea
Every Philippines place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Truro Shoal?
It is a reef (宪法暗沙 in the local language) in Philippines.
When is the best time to visit Truro Shoal?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Truro Shoal?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 518 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 Scarborough Shoal, Stewart Seamount, Dreyer Shoal. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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