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Mount Annaguan (Malaueg language: Ga-dang ya Annaguan) is a mountain located in the town of Rizal[1] in the province of Cagayan. It has a height of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) and is also the location of an undergoing tourism spot in the Philippines. The mountain contains a very well preserved forest and also a cave for tourism. It also contains some rare animal species of the Philippines like the Philippine eagle. At the peak of the mountain there is also a view of the whole town of Rizal, Conner, Santo Niño and Piat. The mountain served as a hiding place for Japanese soldiers during World War II.
Mount Annaguan | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
Coordinates | 17°51′50″N 121°20′40″E / 17.86389°N 121.34444°E |
Geography | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Cagayan Valley |
Province | Cagayan |
City/municipality | Rizal |
Parent range | Cordillera Central |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Rizal |
Location
editThe mountain sits right beneath a barangay of Annaguan, where its name originated. It is 104 kilometres (65 mi) from Tuguegarao City,[citation needed] Cagayan's capital city, and 594 kilometres (369 mi) from Manila. Location of the original way to the mountain is not yet defined and it will take a half day to climb from the foot to the peak.
References
edit- ^ Gascon, Melvin (9 February 2017). "Soldier killed in clash with NPA in Cagayan". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 23 February 2022.