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{{Short description|Mountain in the Philippines}}
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*Lombuyan Trail, [[Barbaza, Antique]]
*Lombuyan Trail, [[Barbaza, Antique]]
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'''Mount Nangtud''' is the second highest peak on the island of [[Panay]], in the [[Philippines]] and third highest mountain in the [[Visayas]], after [[Mount Kanlaon]] and [[Mount Madja-as]]. With an elevation of {{cvt|2074|m|abbr=on}} above sea level, it is located in [[Jamindan ,Capiz sharing border with Barbaza, Antique]]. Mount Nangtud is famous for its "[[sea of clouds]]" and rich for its diverse [[flora and fauna]] and [[mossy forest]]. It is part of the [[Central Panay Mountain Range]], the longest and largest mountain range in [[Panay Island|Panay]] and [[Western Visayas]].
'''Mount Nangtud''' is the second highest peak on the island of [[Panay]], in the [[Philippines]] and third highest mountain in the [[Visayas]], after [[Mount Kanlaon]] and [[Mount Madja-as]]. With an elevation of {{cvt|2074|m|abbr=on}} above sea level, it is located in Barbaza, Antique. Mount Nangtud is famous for its "[[sea of clouds]]" and rich for its diverse [[flora and fauna]] and [[cloud forest|mossy forest]]. It is part of the [[Central Panay Mountain Range]], the longest and largest mountain range in [[Panay Island|Panay]] and [[Western Visayas]].


Nangtud "Knife Edge Trail" is the most famous and scenic trail in Mount Nangtud. Because of its [[geographic location]] on Panay island, it is technically one of the most challenging mountain to climb in the [[Visayas]], along with [[Mount Kanlaon]], [[Mount Madja-as]] and [[Mount Baloy]].
" Knife Edge Trail " is the most famous and scenic trail in Mount Nangtud. Because of its [[geographic location]] on Panay island, it is technically one of the most challenging mountain to climb in the [[Visayas]], with 8/9 difficulty, alongside [[Mount Baloy]], [[Mount Madja-as]] and [[Mount Kanlaon]].


The nearest peaks are [[Mount Kigas]], [[Mount Dumara]], [[Mount Bucayan]], [[Mount Sipanag]], [[Mount Dalangnan]], [[Mount Nausang]], [[Mount Balabag]] and overlooking [[Mount Madja-as]] to the northwest and [[Mount Baloy]] to the southeast.
The nearest peaks are [[Mount Kigas]], [[Mount Dumara]], [[Mount Bucayan]], [[Mount Sipanag]], [[Mount Dalangnan]], [[Mount Nausang]], [[Mount Balabag]] and overlooking [[Mount Madja-as]] to the northwest and [[Mount Baloy]] to the southeast.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Mount Nangtud is Panay island's second highest peak after Mount Madja-as. It is located in Central Panay Mountain Range in the border of [[Barbaza]], Antique and Jamindan, Capiz.
Mount Nangtud is Panay island's second highest peak after Mount Madja-as. It is located in Central Panay Mountain Range of Jamindan, Capiz in the border of Barbaza, Antique.


Mount Nangtud is the source of [[Paliwan River]], [[Kigas River]], [[Bucayan River]] and the tributaries of [[Aklan River]].
Mount Nangtud is the source of [[Paliwan River]], [[Kigas River]], [[Bucayan River]] and the tributaries of [[Aklan River]].

Latest revision as of 03:55, 19 December 2024

Mount Nangtud
Mount Nangtud is located in Visayas
Mount Nangtud
Mount Nangtud
Location of Mount Nangtud on Panay Island in Visayas, Philippines.
Mount Nangtud is located in Philippines
Mount Nangtud
Mount Nangtud
Mount Nangtud (Philippines)
Highest point
Elevation2,074 m (6,804 ft)[1]
Prominence921 m (3,022 ft)
Listing
Coordinates11°16′03″N 122°12′26″E / 11.26762°N 122.20721°E / 11.26762; 122.20721[1]
Geography
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz, Antique (disputed border)
Parent rangeCentral Panay Mountain Range
Geology
Mountain typeFold mountain
Climbing
First ascent1977-Expedition organized by: Gov. Evilio B. Javier
Easiest route The only established route and used by hikers.

Mount Nangtud is the second highest peak on the island of Panay, in the Philippines and third highest mountain in the Visayas, after Mount Kanlaon and Mount Madja-as. With an elevation of 2,074 m (6,804 ft) above sea level, it is located in Barbaza, Antique. Mount Nangtud is famous for its "sea of clouds" and rich for its diverse flora and fauna and mossy forest. It is part of the Central Panay Mountain Range, the longest and largest mountain range in Panay and Western Visayas.

" Knife Edge Trail " is the most famous and scenic trail in Mount Nangtud. Because of its geographic location on Panay island, it is technically one of the most challenging mountain to climb in the Visayas, with 8/9 difficulty, alongside Mount Baloy, Mount Madja-as and Mount Kanlaon.

The nearest peaks are Mount Kigas, Mount Dumara, Mount Bucayan, Mount Sipanag, Mount Dalangnan, Mount Nausang, Mount Balabag and overlooking Mount Madja-as to the northwest and Mount Baloy to the southeast.

Geography

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Mount Nangtud is Panay island's second highest peak after Mount Madja-as. It is located in Central Panay Mountain Range of Jamindan, Capiz in the border of Barbaza, Antique.

Mount Nangtud is the source of Paliwan River, Kigas River, Bucayan River and the tributaries of Aklan River.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mount Nangtud". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
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