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San José Lighthouse

Fl Green 10s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About San José Lighthouse

Also known as: San José (Carangian)

The San José Lighthouse is a red, cylindrical tower standing 10 meters tall, constructed from fiberglass. Its unique round barbell shape distinguishes it visually. The light emits a single green flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is located near Matnog, 23.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding local fishing vessels along Samar's north coast and into San José's harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
12.5332°
Longitude
124.4867°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Matnog(23.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2482
NGA No.
14992

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped white fiberglass tower

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 San José Lighthouse at night?+
San José displays the characteristic Fl Green 10s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does San José Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San José Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is San Isidro/Sanjose at 13 NM to the SW. Other ports served include MATNOG (23.5 NM W), Calbayog, Samar (29.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San José Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San José 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 San José Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San José 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.