Mount Nangtud

Mount Nangtud is the second highest peak in Panay Island, Philippines after Mount Madja-as and third highest mountain in Visayas region, after Mount Kanlaon and Mount Madja-as. It is located on the border of Barbaza, Antique and Jamindan, Capiz. With an elevation of 6,804 feet (2,074 meters) above sea level. Mount Nangtud is rich for its diverse flora and fauna. It is part of Central Panay Mountain Range, the longest mountain range in Panay Island. Because of its geographic location, on the central part of the island, it is one of the most difficult and most challenging mountains to climb in Panay alongside with Mount Madja-as and Mount Baloy, trekking 4 to 5 days of treks to reach the mountain summit. The nearest peaks are Mount Tigas, Mount Dumara, Mount Bucayan, Mount Sipanag, Mount Dalangnan, Mount Nausang, Mount Balabag and overlooking Mount Madia-as to the northwest and Mount Baloy to the southeast.

Geography

Mount Nangtud is Panay island second highest peak after Mount Madja-as. It is located in Central Panay Mountain Range on the border of Barbaza Antique and Jamindan Capiz.

Mount Nangtud is the source of Paliwan River, Tigas River, Bucayan River and the tributaries of Aklan River.

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