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Lake Butig National Park
Lake Butig National Park is a national park in Philippines, established in 1965, covering 0.7 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #29 largest of Philippines's 41 national parks. Protected area in Lanao, del Sur, Philippines.
- Area
- 0.7 km²
- Established
- 1965
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CGY · 70 km
Nearest airports to Lake Butig National Park
- 1 CGY70 kmstraight line
- 2 OZC74 kmstraight line
- 3 CBO96 kmstraight line
More about Lake Butig National Park
Lake Butig National Park is one of 41 national parks in the Philippines — Protected area in Lanao, del Sur, Philippines. It covers 0.7 km² (68 ha), making it the #29 largest national park in the Philippines (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1965, 61 years ago — the first national parks in the Philippines date back to 1904. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Lake Butig National Park
The closest airport is Laguindingan International Airport (CGY), about 70 km away — around 1 h 31 min by car; alternatively Labo Airport (OZC, 74 km). Other national parks within reach include Pantuwaraya Lake National Park (0 km²), Salikata National Park, Sacred Mountain National Park (1 km²) and Rungkunan National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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