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Mount Kalatungan

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Principal summit of Bukidnon's Kalatungan Range, featuring mossy forest and highland ridges. Trekkers undertake multi-day routes to reach the summit, encounter indigenous communities and birdlife, and survey wide views over Mindanao's plateaus.

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Mount Kalatungan essentials

Address: Mount Kalatungan, Northern Mindanao (Bukidnon), Philippines
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
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About Mount Kalatungan

Mount Kalatungan is a mountain in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, identified by the provided coordinates. It is recorded here as a named natural summit within that administrative region.

As a mountain it may be of interest for hiking, biodiversity or watershed values where local access is available, though specific trails or visitor facilities are not described in this data. No visitor counts or formal amenities are provided.

The entry contains no historical construction or use record; it is presented as a natural geographic feature. Any protected-area status or management details are not included in the supplied information.

Located within Northern Mindanao, the summit sits at the latitude and longitude above; nearest towns or distances to major cities are not given in the input.

  • Coordinates: Located at 7.9575° N, 124.81583° E.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mount Kalatungan

Visit during the dry season (December-May) when trails are drier and summit visibility is better.

Dry season (best for trekking)
December-May · 10-25°C (cooler at higher elevations)
Drier trails and clearer visibility make this the preferred time for ascents and multi-day treks.
Wet season (monsoon)
June-November · 15-25°C
Frequent heavy rain, muddy trails and increased risk of landslides; climbing is more difficult and less safe.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kalatungan

Climate

Mount Kalatungan's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 9°C to 21°C. Heavy rainfall (3092 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 9° - 19° 14° 213 mm overcast 91% 3.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
February Acceptable 9° - 20° 14° 170 mm partly cloudy 90% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
March Acceptable 10° - 21° 15° 202 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 11° - 21° 16° 209 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 12° - 21° 16° 353 mm overcast 87% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 349 mm overcast 88% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
July Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 315 mm overcast 88% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
August Acceptable 11° - 20° 16° 275 mm overcast 88% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Acceptable 11° - 20° 16° 271 mm overcast 88% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 11° - 20° 15° 256 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
November Acceptable 11° - 20° 15° 242 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
December Acceptable 10° - 20° 15° 237 mm overcast 91% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mount Kalatungan

Mount Kalatungan is in central Bukidnon (Northern Mindanao). The common access pattern is to travel by road from the regional hub of Cagayan de Oro to towns and barangays that serve as trailheads (routes vary; many approaches start from Talakag, Lantapan or nearby municipalities). Expect several hours’ driving on provincial roads followed by a multi-hour hike on unpaved trails; hiring a local guide and arranging transport to the trailhead is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Mount Kalatungan

  • Attempt climbs during the Philippines dry season (roughly December-May) to avoid muddy approaches, leeches and more frequent stormy weather.
  • Coordinate with the local barangay and DENR offices to secure required permits and hire a community-registered guide; local guides know the safest routes and current conditions.
  • Plan for multi-day logistics (food, porters, campsite arrangements) and expect rapid weather changes at higher elevation; notify local authorities of your itinerary.