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Banaue

Cordillera, Philippines · Asia

About Banaue

Banaue works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hapao, 19km from Sumaguing Cave.

Banaue is a town located in Cordillera, Philippines. With a population of 2,497, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Banaue 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 Banaue to your route.

About Banaue

Banaue (or alternatively spelled as Banawe) [bɐˈnawe], officially the Municipality of Banaue (Ilocano: Ili ti Banaue, Tagalog: Bayan ng Banaue), is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,143 people. It is the site of a UNESCO World Heritage

Read more Site, the Batad Rice Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces.

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Where is Banaue located?

Banaue is located in Cordillera, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.9136 latitude, 121.0618 longitude.

What is the population of Banaue?

Banaue has a population of approximately 2,497 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
2,497
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Cordillera
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.9136, 121.0618

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Banaue

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Batad Rice Terraces

A stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Sumaguing Cave

The largest cave in Sagada with dramatic limestone formations, underground pools, and a thrilling spelunking adventure through narrow passages.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Sagada Hanging Coffins

Ancient coffins suspended on cliff faces by the Igorot people, a striking burial tradition practiced for thousands of years in the Mountain Province.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sagada

A pine-forested Cordillera town reached by a serpentine mountain road from Bontoc, famous for coffins hung on limestone cliff faces in Echo Valley and a sea of cloud seen from Kiltepan viewpoint at dawn.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Bomod-ok Falls

A wide curtain of water falling into a cold pool below Sagada, reached by a stepped descent of around an hour through Aguid's rice terraces. Known locally as the Big Falls.

30 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Timbac Mummy Caves

Burial caves at around 2,000 metres above Kabayan holding Ibaloi fire-mummies, smoke-cured in wooden coffins several centuries ago. Reached by a rough spur road off the Halsema Highway and a short descent.

42 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Halsema Highway

The 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Banaue

  • Right hereBatad Rice TerracesA stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.
  • 26 kmSagadaA pine-forested Cordillera town reached by a serpentine mountain road from Bontoc, famous for coffins hung on limestone cliff faces in Echo Valley and a sea of cloud seen from Kiltepan viewpoint at dawn.
  • 47 kmHalsema HighwayThe 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.

When to drive here

Year-round

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