Balabac
Philippines · MimaropaPH
Island in Palawan, Philippines
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of Palawan province, and therefore the westernmost undisputed island in the Philippines, some 50 km (31 mi) north of Sabah, Malaysia, across the Balabac Strait. Administratively, the island forms the main part of the municipality of Balabac and is divided into 14 barangays :
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 29,622
- Coordinates
- 7.984, 117.049
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Elevation
- 525 m
Overview of Balabac
Balabac is a compact town in Mimaropa, Philippines. Population figures land around 29,622. It sits at about 525 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Balabac
Nature in Balabac
(1)Under nature, Balabac is tagged with Beaches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balabac.
More to do in Balabac
(1)Under other activities, Balabac is tagged with Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balabac.
Best time to visit Balabac
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Balabac through a larger town in Mimaropa; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Manila.
Similar destinations
Places near Balabac that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balabac known for?
- Balabac is mainly a destination for nature, set in Mimaropa, Philippines with around 29,622 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Balabac?
- You can plan around Beaches in Balabac. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Balabac?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Balabac located?
- Administratively, Balabac sits in Mimaropa, Philippines — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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