Mount Nangtud
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 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 and Western Visayas.
| Mount Nangtud | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,074 m (6,804 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 921 m (3,022 ft) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 11°16′03″N 122°12′26″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Barbaza, Jamindan |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz Province, Capiz |
| Parent range | Central Panay Mountain Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Fold mountain |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1977-Expedition organized by: Gov. Evilio B. Javier |
| Easiest route |
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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.
The nearest peaks are Mount Tigas, 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
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 the source of Paliwan River, Tigas River, Bucayan River and the tributaries of Aklan River.
References
- "Mount Nangtud". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
