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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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Central Visayas, Philippines · Asia
Cogon is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Inayagan, 16km from Magellan's Cross (Cebu).
Cogon is a town located in Central Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 3,204, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Cogon 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 Cogon to your route.
Minglanilla, officially the Municipality of Minglanilla (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Minglanilla; Tagalog: Bayan ng Minglanilla), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 155,934 people.
It is known as the "Sugat Capital of the South" (where "Sugat" meansRead more
"meeting" or "welcome" in Cebuano). A big event in Minglanilla is the Sugat, which attracts people from adjacent towns as well as from Cebu city and further afield. On Black Saturday night, a public dance is held at the church plaza to witness the re‑enactment of the "meeting" of the risen Christ and his mother. Their images, borne on richly decorated carrozas, meet amidst joyous songs and the presence of child angels suspended by wires. The Kabanhawan (Cebuano for "Resurrection") festival is held annually on Easter Sunday.
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Cogon is located in Central Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 10.2678 latitude, 123.7586 longitude.
Cogon has a population of approximately 3,204 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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