Tombol Hill
| Tombol Hill | |
|---|---|
 Tombol Hill, with the Risen Christ statue on top, is an iconic landmark in Rosario, Batangas.[1] | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Coordinates | 13°50′56″N 121°12′24″E / 13.8489°N 121.2067°E |
| Geography | |
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| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail from the southern approach |
Location
[edit]Tombol Hill[2] is located in the Province of Batangas, within the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, approximately 90 km south of Manila.
Geography
[edit]The hill is an inactive volcano[3] that has an elevation of 219 meters above sea level,[4] with a height of 64 meters above the surrounding terrain. It spans approximately 0.55 km at its base. The area is mostly agricultural land with a tropical climate.
Hiking
[edit]Trails
[edit]The easiest route up Tombol Hill is a southern trail. The hill offers moderate hiking terrain with views of the surrounding agricultural landscape.[5]
Access
[edit]Tombol Hill is accessible via road from nearby towns in Batangas, with parking available near the trailhead.[5]
Gallery
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Risen Christ statue atop the Tombol Hill -
The Grotto at the Foot of Tombol Hill -
View of Rosario from Tombol Hill -
View of Rosario from Tombol Hill at night
References
[edit]- ^ "Rosario, Batangas Tourism Website". rosariobatangastourism.online. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Extinct Volcanic Hills in Batangas Province - Batangas History, Culture and Folklore". www.batangashistory.date. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Tombol Hill hill, Calabarzon, Philippines". ph.geoview.info. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Rosario, Batangas: 2016-2030". Course Hero. Retrieved 2024-10-19.