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Mount Pulag National Park

Mount Pulag National Park is a national park in Philippines, established in 1987, covering 12 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Philippines's 41 national parks.

Area
12 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
CYZ · 89 km
Mount Pulag National Park
Photo: Kok Leng, Maurice Yeo from Singapore, Singapore · CC BY 2.0

Nearest airports to Mount Pulag National Park

  1. 1
    Cauayan Airport Flag of PhilippinesCauayan City, Philippines Airports in Philippines
    CYZ89 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Tuguegarao Airport Flag of PhilippinesTuguegarao City, Philippines Airports in Philippines
    TUG141 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base Flag of PhilippinesMabalacat, Philippines Airports in PhilippinesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CRK162 kmstraight line

More about Mount Pulag National Park

Mount Pulag National Park is one of 41 national parks in the Philippines. It covers 12 km² (1,155 ha) — about 5.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #20 largest national park in the Philippines (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1987, 39 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 Mount Pulag National Park

The closest airport is Cauayan Airport (CYZ), about 89 km away — around 1 h 56 min by car; alternatively Tuguegarao Airport (TUG, 141 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Data National Park (3,352 km²), Bangan Hill National Park (0 km²), Tirad Pass National Park (7,416 km²) and Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park (13 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Mount Pulag National Park?

12 km² — about 1,155 hectares or 4 square miles.

When was Mount Pulag National Park established?

In 1987 — 39 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Pulag National Park?

Cauayan Airport (CYZ), about 89 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Mount Pulag National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.