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Intramuros (Manila)
The historic walled city of Manila built during the Spanish colonial period, containing Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church.
44 km · about 50 min drive
AsiaPhilippinesCentral Luzon
Balucuc
Central Luzon, Philippines · Asia
About Balucuc
Balucuc sits on the route: 10 minutes from Apalit, 44km from Intramuros (Manila).
Balucuc is a town located in Central Luzon, Philippines. With a population of 9,214, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Balucuc 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 Balucuc to your route.
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The Candaba Viaduct, also known as the Pulilan–Apalit Bridge and the Candaba Pampanga Viaduct, is a 5-kilometer (3.1 mi) viaduct carrying the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) across the Candaba Swamp in the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan, Philippines. It consists of nine lanes, with three northbound and sixRead more
southbound. Upon its opening in 1977, it was the longest bridge in the Philippines, a distinction it held until 2021, when it was surpassed by the 8.9-kilometer (5.5 mi) Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). It is currently the second-longest bridge in the country. The viaduct was designed by Aas-Jakobsen and built by Construction Development Corporation of the Philippines (CDCP) as part of the construction of the NLEX.
The viaduct is elevated approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) above the Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River, allowing the NLEX to remain open to traffic when the swamp floods during the rainy or monsoon season. Its elevation is approximately the same as the current elevation of Bacolor, Pampanga, which was raised by lahar deposits following the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo between 1991 and 1995.
The viaduct is equipped with lighting, emergency callboxes, and CCTVs powered by solar panels, as installing power lines along the viaduct is difficult.
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Balucuc is located in Central Luzon, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 14.9528 latitude, 120.8145 longitude.
What is the population of Balucuc?
Balucuc has a population of approximately 9,214 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,214
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Central Luzon
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Coordinates
- 14.9528, 120.8145
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Worth the detour from Balucuc
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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National Museum of the Philippines
Houses the Philippines' most important cultural treasures including the Spoliarium and pre-colonial gold artifacts.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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