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Dimasalang, Philippines

Dimasalang is a town of 3,018 people in Bicol Region, Philippines.

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Population3,018 GeoNames
Elevation38 m 125 ft
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area148.1 km²
Nearest airportMoises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) 32 km

Why visit Dimasalang

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.

About Dimasalang

Dimasalang, officially the Municipality of Dimasalang, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,054 people.

From the Wikipedia article Dimasalang (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Mount Bagalayog

Scenic view · 3.0 km

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Mount Calumpan

Scenic view · 2.8 km

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Museums and landmarks3

Baluarte

Monument and historic site · 9.0 km

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Marine Sanctuary

Monument and historic site · 6.3 km

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Porta Vega Beach

Monument and historic site · 3.9 km

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Restaurants and cafes2

Lila's Kitchen

Restaurant · 6.4 km

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Karbin's Place (Formerly "Mom's Kitchen")

Fast food · 8.6 km

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Churches and places of worship8

Saint Joseph Parish Church

Church · Roman Catholic

Tamayo Street

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Holy Name of Jesus Parish

Church · Roman Catholic · 8.6 km

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Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Buenavista

Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 7.6 km

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Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Buracan

Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 7.6 km

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Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Dimasalang

Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo

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Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Uson

Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 9.1 km

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San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church

Church · Roman Catholic · 7.4 km

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Saint Peter and Paul Parish

Church · 8.8 km

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History

In 1951, the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod, and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.

From the History section of Dimasalang on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries51

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Healthcare4

Map of Dimasalang

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Getting there and nearby towns

Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 km away.

  • Balucawi 2 km northwest, about 2 min by car
  • Miaga 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
  • Buenavista 8 km west, about 8 min by car
  • Palanas 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
  • Uson 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
  • Mobo 27 km northwest, about 27 min by car
  • Calbayog City 81 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Pilar 84 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car
  • Gubat 86 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car
  • Sorsogon 88 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car

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