Place to visit
Zamboanga Synoptic Station, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Zamboanga Synoptic Station is an observatory in Philippines (Zamboanga City). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to May. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Philippines · Airport Road
- You can go
- November to May.
- Nearest airport
- DVO Davao, 396 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
- Coordinates
- 6.91961, 122.06363
What it is and where
Zamboanga Synoptic Station is an observatory in Philippines (Zamboanga City).
It is in Zamboanga City, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 1.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 6.91961, 122.06363; the nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO, Davao), 396 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)
- Run by
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
It is one of the Stargazing 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
Months when you can visit Zamboanga Synoptic Station: November to May.
- JanPossible11:38
- FebPossible11:47
- MarPossible11:57
- AprPossible12:09
- MayPossible12:19
- JunBetter not12:24
- JulBetter not12:22
- AugBetter not12:14
- SepBetter not12:02
- OctBetter not11:51
- NovPossible11:41
- DecPossible11:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 24 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
- National Museum of the Philippines - ZamboangaMuseum2.9 km
- Fort PilarSpanish colonial era fortification in Zamboanga City, Philippines2.9 km
- Sebastián Hurtado de CorcueraSpanish imperial official3.8 km
- Pasonanca Natural Swimming PoolsHot spring bath4.0 km
- DXVC-TVTelevision station in Zamboanga City6.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Stargazing
- Mayon Planetarium and Science Park: planetarium and Geology museum
- PAGASA Planetarium: planetarium in Quezon City
- Alabat Synopic Station: Observatory
- Ambulong Synoptic Station: Observatory
- Aparri Radar and Synoptic Station: Observatory
- Baguio Synoptic Station: Observatory
Every Philippines place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zamboanga Synoptic Station?
It is an observatory in Philippines.
When is the best time to visit Zamboanga Synoptic Station?
November to May. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Zamboanga Synoptic Station?
The nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), 396 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 National Museum of the Philippines - Zamboanga, Fort Pilar, Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
Keep reading
- Zamboanga City9 places to see in and around Zamboanga City, Philippines: Fort Pilar, Taluksangay Mosque, Basilan Peak. Best time: December to April.
- Stargazing43 places for stargazing in Philippines, from Mayon Planetarium and Science Park to spots hardly anyone knows. 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.