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Inactive volcano in Pangasinan, Philippines
Mount Balungao
Mount Balungao taken near National Road in Brgy. San Aurelio
Highest point
Elevation382 m (1,253 ft)
ListingList of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines
Coordinates15°51′45″N 120°40′57″E / 15.86250°N 120.68250°E / 15.86250; 120.68250
Geography
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LocationBalungao, Pangasinan, Luzon, Philippines
Geology
Mountain typeCinder cone
Last eruptionUnknown

Mount Balungao is an isolated inactive volcano located in Pangasinan, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Rising to a height of 382 metres (1,253 ft) ASL, it is located in the town of Balungao, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the town center. It is the main tourist attraction of the town, along with the Balungao Hot and Cold Spring Resort nearby. Mount Balungao is listed as an inactive volcano by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The volcano is located in the flat agricultural region, near the border of the Province of Nueva Ecija.

Listing

References

  1. "Balungao Pangasinan Philippines | Travel Pangasinan". Balungao.org. 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  2. ""Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- List of Inactive Volcanoes"". Archived from the original on 2008-12-06. Retrieved 2013-09-25.

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