Philippines is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of American Samoa.

How large and how populated is Philippines?

Philippines covers approximately 300,000 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 112,729,484, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Philippines?

Philippines is associated with the following country or countries: Philippines. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Abra, Apulia, Aurora, Cebu, Ilocos Sur, Labrador, Leyte, Magallanes Region. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Philippines?

The official name of Philippines is Republic of the Philippines, and its native name is Republika ng Pilipinas. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Philippines?

Philippines is associated with the following language codes: fil, en, and with the time zone Asia/Manila. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Philippines?

Philippines is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Philippines defined as an island location?

Yes. Philippines is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Philippines?

For Philippines, the capital is Manila, the largest city is Quezon City, and the associated currency code is PHP. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Philippines in geographic datasets?

Philippines is identified by the ISO code PH and the country code PH. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Philippines?

Philippines is associated with the following region or regions: Abra, Apulia, Aurora, Cebu, Ilocos Sur, Labrador, Leyte, Magallanes Region. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Philippines National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

Embark on a structured geographic exploration of the Philippines, an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia. This atlas provides a comprehensive view of its national parks and protected areas, detailing their mapped boundaries and regional distribution. Understand the country's diverse natural terrain and discover how protected landscapes are situated across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, offering a unique perspective on its conservation geography.

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Exploring National Parks and Protected Areas Across the Philippines Archipelago

Browse the diverse national parks and protected areas of the Philippines, an archipelagic nation spanning over 7,000 islands across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This country-level atlas provides geographic context for exploring distinct conservation landscapes and understanding the regional spread of park entities within Southeast Asia.

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia comprising approximately 7,641 islands categorized into three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it shares maritime borders with Taiwan, Japan, Palau, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and China. Manila serves as the capital city, while Quezon City is the most populated city, both within Metro Manila.

The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of about 7,641 islands broadly categorized into three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The country has a diverse population of over 112 million people and is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and significant position in regional geopolitics.

Largest city:Quezon City

Currency code:PHP

ISO code:PH

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Capital

Manila

Area

300,000 km²

Population

112,729,484 (2,024)

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Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

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Explore the geographic spread of national parks and protected landscapes across the Philippines, from Luzon to Mindanao.

National Parks and Protected Areas in the Philippines, an Island Nation

Browse a comprehensive list of national parks and protected areas mapped across the Philippines, highlighting diverse ecosystems from mountain forests to coastal preserves. Uncover the unique conservation landscapes and regional context of these protected sites within the archipelagic geography of Southeast Asia.

National parkSanta Cruz Province

Perito Moreno National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Santa Cruz Province

Explore Argentinian Patagonian mountain terrain and its ecological transition.

Perito Moreno National Park is a vast protected area in Argentina's Santa Cruz Province, known for its dramatic Patagonian mountain landscapes and unique ecological transition zone between wet Magellanic forests and dry Andean steppe. Spanning over 126,830 hectares, the park's geography features an amphitheater-like structure with valleys radiating from central highlands, and peaks reaching nearly 2,800 meters. This national park provides critical insight into the regional natural landscapes and mapped protected areas of Patagonia, offering a detailed view of its terrain and hydrographic features.

Area: 1,268.3 km²
Established: 1937
IUCN: II

Perito Moreno National Park Protected Area

National parkNewfoundland and Labrador

Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve: National Park Protected Landscape and Map Boundaries

Explore the geography and natural terrain of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve represents a key protected landscape within Newfoundland and Labrador, offering detailed insights for atlas-based discovery. This national park's geographic scope and mapped boundaries are crucial for understanding its regional context and natural terrain. Explore the structured facts and landscape characteristics that define this significant protected area, providing a clear view of its protected-land identity.

Area: 10,700 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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National parkMagallanes Region

Alberto de Agostini National Park: Glacial Landscapes and Cordillera Darwin Geography

Explore a protected national park in Chile's Magallanes Region.

Alberto de Agostini National Park is a significant protected area within the Magallanes Region, defined by the dramatic southern extent of the Andes, including the iconic Cordillera Darwin. This national park is characterized by extensive tidewater glaciers, deep fjords, and unique subpolar forests, offering a profound example of glacial landscape formation. Understanding its geographic setting and mapped boundaries provides critical context for exploring this remote Patagonian wilderness and its ecological significance.

Area: 14,600 km²
Established: 1965
IUCN: II

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National parkApulia

Gargano National Park: Apulia's Protected Landscape and Regional Geographic Context

Mapped boundaries and natural terrain of a key Italian national park.

Delve into Gargano National Park, a designated national park situated in the Apulia region of Italy. This protected landscape offers valuable insights into the geography of the Gargano promontory. Through MoriAtlas, users can explore its mapped boundaries, understand its terrain, and connect it to the broader regional geography of southern Italy, providing a solid foundation for protected-area discovery.

Area: 1,181.44 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Gargano National Park Atlas

National parkIlocos Sur

Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park: Coastal Mountain Geography and Protected Landscape Identity

Discover the mapped terrain and forest boundaries of this Philippine national park.

Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park offers a detailed look at a unique protected landscape in the Philippines' Ilocos Sur region. Its dramatic coastal mountain geography, characterized by steep forested slopes and ravines, stands apart from the typical flat terrain of the area. This national park serves as a significant mapped natural area, preserving vital forest cover and providing insights into the region's ecological context and landscape diversity.

Area: 13.16 km²
Established: 1963
IUCN: V
Relief: Mixed relief

Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park Protected Landscape

National parkAbra

Cassamata Hill National Park: Philippine National Park with Hilltop Views of Abra Valley

Mapped geography of the Abra River valley and surrounding mountain ranges.

Cassamata Hill National Park is a protected landscape in Abra, Philippines, notable for its summit viewpoints that capture the expansive Abra River valley and the imposing Cordillera Central and Ilocos mountain ranges. Visitors can explore the mapped terrain from this elevated vantage point, offering a comprehensive view of the regional geography, including the distinctive silhouette of Mount Banti Goolong, also known as the Sleeping Beauty. This national park provides crucial insight into the protected area's context within the broader Cordillera region.

Area: 0.57 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: V

Cassamata Hill National Park Map

National parkNueva Vizcaya

Bangan Hill National Park: A Protected Landscape within Nueva Vizcaya's Geography

Explore its mapped terrain and cultural significance.

Bangan Hill National Park is a crucial protected area nestled in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. This page details its specific geography, including its role as a distinct hill within the broader Cagayan Valley landscape. Users can explore the park's mapped boundaries, understand its role as a national park, and discover the surrounding mountain context of the Caraballo and Cordillera Central ranges. It offers a unique perspective on the region's natural and historical significance, serving as a focal point for protected landscape exploration.

Area: 0.139 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Bangan Hill National Park Geography

National parkPhilippines

Aurora Memorial National Park: A Protected Landscape in the Philippines' Sierra Madre

Explore mapped boundaries and endemic avian habitat.

Aurora Memorial National Park represents a critical conservation area situated within the Philippines' Sierra Madre mountain range. Spanning a significant stretch along the eastern mountain slopes, this national park is characterized by its lowland dipterocarp forest ecosystem, recognized for supporting diverse flora and fauna. It is particularly noted as an Important Bird Area, crucial for endemic species like the Philippine eagle and various other avian populations, highlighting its ecological significance within the archipelago's geography.

Area: 56.76 km²
Established: 1937
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Aurora Memorial National Park Atlas

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Protected areaProvince of Luxembourg

Gaume Natural Park: A Protected Area Defining the Landscape of Province of Luxembourg

Explore its mapped natural landscape and geographic context.

Gaume Natural Park is a protected area offering a unique perspective on the natural landscapes found within Belgium's Province of Luxembourg. As a key geographic entity, it provides a vital component for atlas exploration, showcasing distinct mapped boundaries and regional terrain. Understand its significance as a protected natural space contributing to the Ardennes region's extensive geography, making it an essential point for structured discovery of protected lands.

Area: 581.04 km²
Established: 2014
IUCN: V
Relief: Lowland

Gaume Natural Park Protected Area Map

National parkMaguindanao del Norte

Mado Hot Spring National Park: Protected Geothermal Landscape in Maguindanao del Norte

Explore its therapeutic hot springs and mapped boundaries

Mado Hot Spring National Park, located in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines, is a protected area defined by its geothermal features and therapeutic hot springs. This national park, established early in the Philippines' conservation history, offers a unique landscape centered around a warm mineral-rich natural pool. Delve into the geographic context and protected area identity of this distinctive site, understanding its role within the region's natural heritage.

Area: 0.48 km²
Established: 1939
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

Mado Hot Spring National Park protected area

National parkCebu

Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park: Protected Landscape and Watershed Geography

Explore hot springs, caves, and mapped terrain in Cebu.

Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park is a protected national park in Cebu, Philippines, recognized for its significant watershed function and unique natural features. Spanning forested highland terrain within the Mantalongon mountain range, the park protects natural hot springs, explored cave systems such as Cave Lorett, and river networks vital to local water supply. Its identity as a protected landscape offers rich opportunities for geographic exploration, mapping its boundaries, and understanding its role within the regional natural terrain and conservation efforts.

Area: 0.575 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: V

Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park Protected Landscape

National parkZambales

Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter National Park: Philippines National Park & Protected Landscape in Zambales

Coastal terrain and historical military land context.

Discover Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter National Park, a protected landscape within Zambales province, Philippines. Established adjacent to the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay perimeter, this small national park preserves a unique coastal fringe. Its mapped boundaries offer insights into a transitional zone, serving as a green corridor and protecting a fragment of the region's natural habitat. Explore the distinct geographical and historical significance of this protected area.

Area: 0.09 km²
Established: 1968
IUCN: V
Scope: Terrestrial

Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter National Park Atlas

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Philippines geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Philippines through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Philippines.

Philippines geography and landscape

The Philippines is an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, positioned in the western Pacific Ocean. Its islands are bounded by the South China Sea to the west, Philippine Sea to the east, and Celebes Sea to the south. The country shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest.

Philippines nature and environment

The Philippines features diverse ecosystems across its thousands of islands, including tropical rainforests, coral reefs, mountain ranges, and coastal areas. The country is known for its biodiversity and contains numerous protected areas and natural landmarks.

Philippines climate and seasonal conditions

The Philippines has a tropical climate characterized by high humidity and warm temperatures year-round. The country experiences a wet season from May to November and a dry season from December to April, with typhoons common during the wet season.

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