Mount Apo National Park

national park, Philippines

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Mount Apo is an active volcano and the highest peak in the Philippines, standing at 9,692 feet (2,954 meters). Located in south-central Mindanao, it is west of Davao City.12

Established in 1936, Mount Apo National Park covers 199,819 acres (80,864 hectares). The park is characterized by its tropical hardwood forests, subsidiary peaks, and natural features like Malasita Falls, Sibulao Lake, and Kisinte Hot Springs. It is also a critical habitat for the rare Philippine eagle.1

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Mount Apo
Mount Apo National Park, established in 1936, has an area of 199,819 acres (80,864 hectares); it is the home of the rare Philippine eagle and features numerous peaks and valleys, as well as Malasita Falls, Sibulao Lake, and the Kisinte Hot Springs.
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Mount Apo National Park, established in 1936, has an area of 199,819 acres (80,864 hectares); it is the home of the rare Philippine eagle and features numerous peaks and valleys, as well as Malasita Falls, Sibulao Lake, and the Kisinte Hot Springs.
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