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Mambajao, Camiguin overview
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Mambajao, Philippines

Mambajao is a town of 10,058 people in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, founded in July 6, 1855.

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Population10,058 GeoNames
RegionNorthern Mindanao
Elevation50 m 164 ft
FoundedJuly 6, 1855
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area89.0 km²
Nearest airportCamiguin Airport (CGM) 1 km

Why visit Mambajao

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 39 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Casa Corrales and Timpoong - Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument.

About Mambajao

Mambajao, officially the Municipality of Mambajao, is a municipality and capital of the province of Camiguin, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,094 people making it the most populous town in the province.

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

Things to do6

Katibawasan Falls

Waterfall · 4.1 km

08:00-17:00

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Hibok-Hibok Crater Viewpoint

Scenic view · 6.9 km

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Hibok-Hibok Summit Viewpoint

Scenic view · 6.7 km

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Mambajao Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 0.6 km

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Mt. Timpoong-Hibik-Hibok View Deck

Scenic view · 6.7 km

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White Island Viewpoint

Scenic view · 7.1 km

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Museums and landmarks2

Casa Corrales

Museum · 1.5 km

Balintawak Street, Mambajao

Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00, Sa-Su off

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Hibok-Hibok Volcano Observatory

Monument and historic site · 2.7 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Timpoong - Hibok-Hibok Natural MonumentCC BY-SA 4.0

Timpoong - Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument

Hiking and trails · 6.7 km

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Cabua-an Beach

Beach · 0.8 km

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Hibok-Hibok Yumbing Jump-off

Hiking and trails · 6.1 km

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Natural Park & Botanical Garden

Park · 6.5 km

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Old Parola Park

Park · 0.6 km

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Silent Gardens

Park · 4.8 km

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Timpoong Jump-off

Hiking and trails · 4.7 km

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White Island Beach

Beach · 6.7 km

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Restaurants and cafes47

Daos Plant-Based Kitchen

Restaurant · Filipino · 1.5 km

100% plant-based restaurant

Mo 11:00-19:00; We-Su 11:00-19:00

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Hayahay Cafe

Cafe · Regional, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, International, Pancake, Tea, Sandwich, Pasta · 4.1 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road

Tu-Su 08:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00

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Paradiso

Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 4.7 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road

Tu-Su 11:00-22:00,Mo off

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Farmhouse Pizzeria

Restaurant · Pizza · 7.8 km

We-Fr 15:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00

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La Isla Cocina

Restaurant · Mexican, Regional · 4.7 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road

Tu-Su 11:00-22:00,Mo off

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Luna Ristoranti

Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 5.8 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

Mo-Su 7:30-23:00

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Nanaw Café

Cafe · Asian, Filipino · 4.7 km

Mo-Su 10:00-21:00

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Sapore

Restaurant · Breakfast, Italian, Pasta · 4.1 km

We-Su 10:00-20:30, Mo-Tu off

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Terraza International Ristorante

Restaurant · Italian · 6.2 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

Mo-Su 10:00-23:00

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Kurma

Restaurant · International · 6.2 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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Alco Lions

Bar and pub · 0.9 km

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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CheckPoint

Diner · American · 5.8 km

Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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History

On January 4, 1855, Mambajao was separated from Catarman, and by July 6 that year it was proclaimed as a town, with Fr. Valero Salvo as its first parish priest. On July 17, 1864, tremors were felt across the town, which were signs of an ongoing activity within an undersea volcano near Catarman. By May 1, 1871, the volcano erupted, decimating the town of Catarman, which lead to almost all of its inhabitants moving to Mambajao. In January 1872, Barrio Agojo was transferred from Guinsiliban to Mambajao.

The town's principal crop in the 19th century was abaca, while coffee and cacao were mostly produced for local consumption. Sporadic fires were started from April 13, 1865, until 1881 by people attempting to burn down the town. By the 1880s, the town had become cosmopolitan, for its population then included Spaniards, Tagalogs, Cebuanos, Leyteños, Samareños, Ilocanos, and others in addition to Camigueños and Boholanos.

By the virtue of Act No. 951, issued by the Philippine Commission on October 21, 1903, which reduced the number of municipalities in the then-undivided Misamis (Camiguin's mother province) from 24 to 10, Catarman, Sagay, and Mahinog became part of Mambajao.

On November 19, 2018, the old municipal hall of Mambajao was destroyed by a fire after it was spread to its second floor.

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

Where to stay39

Churches and places of worship7

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Shopping7

Gas and EV charging6

Schools, colleges and libraries20

  • Agoho Elementary School

    School · 5.0 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Anito Elementary School

    School · 4.0 km

    Main Highway, Mambajao

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  • Balbagon Elementary School

    School · 3.0 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Baylao Elementary School

    School · 2.2 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Bug-ong Elementary School

    School · 4.0 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Camiguin Polytechnic State College

    School · 1.9 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Fatima College of Camiguin

    School

    Camiguin Circumferential Road

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  • Magting Elementary School

    School · 4.9 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Mambajao Central School

    School

    General Bonifacio Aranas Street, Mambajao

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  • Mambajao National High School

    School

    Balintawak Street

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  • Naasag Elementary School

    School · 7.4 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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  • Yumbing Elementary School

    School · 6.6 km

    Camiguin Circumferential Road, Mambajao

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Map of Mambajao

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Getting there and nearby towns

Camiguin Airport (CGM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 km away.

  • Pandan 2 km southeast, about 2 min by car
  • Yumbing 6 km west, about 6 min by car
  • Tupsan 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
  • Mahinog 13 km southeast, about 13 min by car
  • Catarman 15 km south, about 15 min by car
  • Jagna 59 km northwest, about 59 min by car
  • Gingoog 63 km southeast, about 1 h by car
  • Tagoloan 79 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Cagayan de Oro 86 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
  • Loboc 86 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

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