The Apo–Talomo Range (also known as Mount Talomo) or Talomo Mountain Range in the provinces of Davao del Sur and Cotabato on the island of Mindanao contains the Philippines' highest peak: Mount Apo, at (9,692 ft (2,954 m)).[4] Mount Talomo (8,773 ft (2,674 m)) is one of the top 15 highest mountains in the Philippines. In terms of climbing difficulty, it is rated with a 7/9 difficulty and has a 2-4 trail class.[5]
Apo–Talomo Mountain range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Apo |
Elevation | 2,954 m (9,692 ft)[1][2] |
Coordinates | 6°59′15″N 125°16′15″E / 6.98750°N 125.27083°E[3] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 70 km (43 mi) north-south |
Width | 26 km (16 mi) east-west |
Area | 1,270 km2 (490 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Philippines |
Province | Davao del Sur |
City | Davao City |
Peaks
editList of peaks by elevation:
- Mount Apo 9,692 ft (2,954 m)
- Mount Talomo 8,773 ft (2,674 m)
- Mount Zion 8,609 ft (2,624 m)
- Crater Peak 6,542 ft (1,994 m)
- Anagon Peak 5,213 ft (1,589 m)
Hydrological features
editMount Talomo is a headwaters catchment area of several major river systems of Panigan River and Tamugan River, Talomo River. The Panigan River and Tamugan River are Tributaries of Davao River System. The Talomo River is a stream into Davao Gulf.
References
edit- ^ "Topographic map of Mount Apo". opentopomap.org. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "The World Factbook – Philippines". Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Philippines Mountain Ultra-Prominence". peaklist.org. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Richard E. (April 1988). "Mt Apo and other national parks in the Philippines". Oryx. 22 (2): 100–109. doi:10.1017/s0030605300027575. ISSN 0030-6053.
- ^ "Mount Talomo – A guardian mountain of Mount Apo". NOT JUST YOUR ORDINARY SCIENTIST. October 4, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
7°2′51.18″N 125°20′17.56″E / 7.0475500°N 125.3382111°E