Mount Canlaon National Park

national park, Philippines

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Mount Canlaon is an active volcano located in the north-central part of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is the highest point in the Visayan Islands, standing at 8,086 feet (2,465 meters).1

Mount Canlaon National Park, established in 1934, covers 95 square miles (245 square km) of rugged, forested land. The park features craters, hot springs, and diverse wildlife such as monkeys, deer, and boars. The fertile soil surrounding the volcano, created by its deposits, is ideal for sugarcane cultivation. The city of Canlaon is situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Canlaon.12

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Mount Canlaon
Mount Canlaon National Park (1934) encompasses 95 square miles (245 square km) of rugged, forested terrain that includes craters, hot springs, and a variety of wildlife (monkeys, deer, and boars).
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Mount Canlaon National Park (1934) encompasses 95 square miles (245 square km) of rugged, forested terrain that includes craters, hot springs, and a variety of wildlife (monkeys, deer, and boars).
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