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Dapa Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dapa Lighthouse

Dapa Lighthouse is a 10-meter concrete tower featuring a buttressed base. Its light, situated at a focal height of 10 meters, produces a white flash every five seconds. The structure provides a 10.4 nautical mile geographic range. The site is open, but the tower is not accessible to the public. It is located near Taganito, 18.5 km away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the harbor entrance for Dapa and warns mariners of a reef requiring a significant course change.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
9.7551°
Longitude
126.0504°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taganito(18.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2247.2
NGA No.
15134.4

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower with a buttressed base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dapa Lighthouse at night?+
Dapa displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Dapa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dapa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cagdianao at 18.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Taganito (18.6 NM SW), Adlay/Bislig (23.1 NM SSW), Gigaquit, Mindanao (24.1 NM WSW), Nonoc/Surigao Del Norte (25.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dapa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dapa 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 Dapa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dapa Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.