Extreme points of the Philippines

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Mavulis (Y'Ami)
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Frances Reef
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Balabac Great Reef
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Pag-Asa (disputed)
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Pusan Point
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Mt. Apo
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Challenger (Emden) Deep
(approx. location)
Extreme points of the Philippines.

This is a list of points in the Philippines that are farther north, south, east, or west than any other location in the country. Also included are extreme points in elevation, extreme distances, and other points of geographic interest.

Contents

Republic Act No. 9522 of 2009, [1] defines the archipelagic baselines of the Philippines.

Location points

Cities

Luzon Island

Mindanao Island

Altitude

Highest attainable by transportation

See also

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References

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