Malaybalay, Philippines
Malaybalay is a town of 61,524 people in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, founded in June 15, 1877.
Why visit Malaybalay
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 130 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kampo Kasisang.
Weather in Malaybalay
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Malaybalay
Malaybalay, officially the City of Malaybalay (Binukid: Bánuwa ta Malaybaláy; Cebuano: Siyudad sa Malaybalay), is a component city and capital of the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 195,046 people.
From the Wikipedia article Malaybalay (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Malaybalay on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do19
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Museums and landmarks5
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Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ecological Techno-Demo Center
Monument and historic site · 11.6 km
Sinaburan, Imbayao, Malaybalay City
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes130
Cafe Esquinita
Restaurant · Asian, Coffee Shop, Seafood, Boodle Fight, Putos-Putos, Pinutos, Catering, Milktea
Outdoor Apparels
Fortich Street, Malaybalay
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
AHAVAH Milk Tea House
Cafe · Tea, Ramen
Don Carlos Street
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
118 more on the map.
History
Historiographic accounts for Malaybalay are scarce, and conflicting narratives further obscure the actual history of the city due to the oral nature of passing information by the Indigenous peoples and the incomplete accounts of Spanish registries in the region.
From the History section of Malaybalay on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Bukidnon Breeze or Cool Breeze SeaFood Restaurant
Motel and hotel · 0.7 km
Fortich Street
Churches and places of worship30
Faithway Fundamental Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 km
Fortich Street, Malaybalay
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare30
Malaybalay Polymedic General Hospital
Hospital · 1.1 km
Fortich Street, Malaybalay
Map of Malaybalay
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Getting there and nearby towns
Maramag Airport (XMA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Sumpong 1 km northwest, about 1 min by car
- Casisang 2 km south, about 2 min by car
- Canayan 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Manolo Fortich 37 km northwest, about 37 min by car
- Maramag 46 km south, about 46 min by car
- Quezon 48 km south, about 48 min by car
- Tagoloan 59 km northwest, about 59 min by car
- Cagayan de Oro 64 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Gingoog 75 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Iligan City 81 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AiceMCBuk, AiceBelican, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gaisano Malaybalay City Buk, Jrheelmackie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malaybalay side street (N. Nichols pic) - Flickr, Nick Nichols from Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Malaybalay Fortich St. (N. Nichols pic) - Flickr, Nick Nichols from Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Malaybalay side street (N. Nichols pic) 2 - Flickr, Nick Nichols from Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Malaybalay Cathedral interior 2008, Shubert Ciencia from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Cathedral of San Isidro Labrador, Malaybalay (S. Ciencia pic) - Flickr, Shubert Ciencia from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Bethel Baptist Hospital, Daweelmac, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kampo Kasisang NHCP Marker, Bap Flores, CC0
- Kaamulan 2007 - Matigsalug kulintang ensemble, Nick Nichols, CC BY 2.0
- Be a witness in this beautiful night sky, Maekate13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interior of Monastery of Configuration Chapel (Black and white), Tubanismo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interior of Monastery of Configuration Chapel, Tubanismo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Can-ayan, Datu abidin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt Kitanglad Barely Seen During a Heavy Downpour, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt Kitangalad after an afternoon downpour, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt. Kitanglad Enjoying a Shower, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt Kitanglad Enjoying an Afternoon Shower, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt Kitanglad Enjoying a Shower, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt Kitangalad after an afternoon downpour 2, Boykong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dila Falls, CEDAR,Bukidnon, Ktk8, CC BY-SA 4.0
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