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| Location | Sabtang Batanes Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 20°17′09.3″N121°52′51.8″E / 20.285917°N 121.881056°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 2006 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Automated | 2006 |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern [1] [2] |
| Markings | unpainted tower, red lantern, white watch room and trim |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
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