Mapanga Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mapanga Lighthouse
The Mapanga lighthouse stands on a steep headland about three kilometers south of Pintatagan in the Philippines. It displays a white light with a characteristic of one flash every 10 seconds. Precise information regarding the lighthouse's establishment and initial construction remains unrecorded. The vicinity features thick vegetation that might impede sightlines to the light from certain directions. Its ongoing function points to its sustained necessity for maritime traffic.
Why it matters: This light helps vessels find their way near Pintatagan, marking the steep headland it is built upon.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
Location
- City
- Banaybanay
- Country
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- Region
- Davao Oriental
- Sea Region
- Located on a very steep promontory about 3 km south of Pintatagan, Philippines.
- Latitude
- 7.0484°
- Longitude
- 125.9509°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Mapanga lighthouse, though its exact origins are lost to time, continues to guide mariners along the Philippine coast. Perched on a dramatically steep promontory, roughly three kilometers south of Pintatagan, its location suggests it marks a critical point for navigation in these waters. The surrounding landscape is likely rugged, with dense foliage potentially obscuring the light from certain vantage points, as even satellite views struggle to penetrate the tree cover. While details about its construction and early years are not recorded, its continued operation indicates its enduring importance to local shipping. The site's current accessibility and whether visitors can approach this remote light remain unknown, adding to its mystique.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mati, Mindanao(16.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F2235.3
- NGA No.
- 15161
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