Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse stands 7 meters tall and is constructed of concrete. Its design features a slender square tower with an external concrete stairway that winds around its exterior. Located on the coast of Currimao, it overlooks Gaang Bay, a location chosen to assist vessels navigating the Ilocos Norte coast. The lighthouse is operational and maintained by the Philippine Coast Guard. It is situated 1.8 kilometers from the nearest port, Currimao.

Why it matters: The lighthouse helps ships entering and departing the port of Currimao by guiding them away from the shallow areas and rocky shorelines of Gaang Bay. Its unique external concrete stairway winding around the cylindrical tower is a notable architectural feature.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: slender square concrete tower, with an external concrete stairway winding around the tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Currimao(1.8 km)

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
18.0174°
Longitude
120.4827°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Currimao at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Laoag, Luzon (11.5 NM NNE), Salomague (14.6 NM SSW), Pasaleng, Luzon (40.4 NM NE), Claveria/Aparri (49.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.

How can I track vessels near Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) Lighthouse?

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What is the Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , PH. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.