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Magellan's Cross (Cebu)
A wooden cross housed in a chapel marking the spot where Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross upon arriving in 1521.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Central Visayas, Philippines · Asia
Balamban sits on the route: 10 minutes from Buanoy, 31km from Magellan's Cross (Cebu).
Balamban is a town located in Central Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 22,283, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Balamban sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balamban to your route.
Balamban, officially the Municipality of Balamban (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Balamban; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Balamban; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balamban), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 98,170 people. Balamban is known for its shipbuilding industry.
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Balamban is located in Central Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 10.5039 latitude, 123.7156 longitude.
Balamban has a population of approximately 22,283 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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A wooden cross housed in a chapel marking the spot where Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross upon arriving in 1521.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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