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Lapinigan Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lapinigan Lighthouse

Also known as: Lapinigan (Kapujuan Island)

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 13 meters tall on Kapujuan Island, situated 8 kilometers east of Claver on Mindanao. The lighthouse's focal height reaches 24 meters, casting a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds. A spiraling stairway encircles the tower's exterior. The operational lighthouse has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors arriving by boat, the tower itself remains closed to the public. The nearest port, Taganito, is 2.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids mariners navigating the waters near Lapinigan Island and the Mindanao coast, an area characterized by numerous small islands and submerged rocks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
24.0792m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Region
Surigao del Norte
Sea Region
Kapujuan Island, just off the east end of Lapinigan Island, about 8 km east of Claver on the mainland of Mindanao
Latitude
9.5825°
Longitude
125.7826°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taganito(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F2245.8.
NGA No.
PCG-0854

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round conctrete tower; a stairway spirals around the post

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lapinigan Lighthouse at night?+
Lapinigan 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 Lapinigan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lapinigan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taganito at 2.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Gigaquit, Mindanao (5.9 NM W), Cagdianao (7.4 NM SE), Adlay/Bislig (13 NM SSE), Nonoc/Surigao Del Norte (17.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lapinigan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lapinigan 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 Lapinigan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lapinigan 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.