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Kabayan

Cordillera, Philippines · Asia

About Kabayan

Kabayan is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Amlimay, 56km from Sumaguing Cave.

Kabayan is a town located in Cordillera, Philippines. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kabayan 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 Kabayan to your route.

About Kabayan

Kabayan, officially the Municipality of Kabayan (Ilocano: Ili ti Kabayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kabayan), is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,841 people. The town is the site of centuries-old Ibaloi mummies buried inside caves scattered around

Read more its villages. The third highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Pulag, is located in the territorial boundary of the vegetable farming town.

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Kabayan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kabayan located?

Kabayan is located in Cordillera, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.6239 latitude, 120.8399 longitude.

What is the population of Kabayan?

Kabayan has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Cordillera
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.6239, 120.8399

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Banaue Rice Terraces

Ancient rice terraces carved into mountainsides by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.

40 km · about 45 min 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Dalton Pass

The 900 m gap where the Nueva Ecija-Nueva Vizcaya road crosses the Caraballo Mountains, a tight sequence of curves that is the gateway to Cagayan Valley. A memorial marks the fierce 1945 battle fought here.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kabayan

  • Right hereHalsema 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.
  • 40 kmBanaue Rice TerracesAncient rice terraces carved into mountainsides by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
  • 44 kmBatad Rice TerracesA stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.
  • 52 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.
  • 55 kmDalton PassThe 900 m gap where the Nueva Ecija-Nueva Vizcaya road crosses the Caraballo Mountains, a tight sequence of curves that is the gateway to Cagayan Valley. A memorial marks the fierce 1945 battle fought here.

When to drive here

Year-round

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