natural wonder
Oslob Whale Shark Watching
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Central Visayas, Philippines · Asia
Samboan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ginatilan, 11km from Oslob Whale Shark Watching.
Samboan is a town located in Central Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 3,645, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Samboan 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 Samboan to your route.
Samboan, officially the Municipality of Samboan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Samboan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Samboan), is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,736 people.
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Samboan is located in Central Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 9.5276 latitude, 123.3069 longitude.
Samboan has a population of approximately 3,645 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
11 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A three-tiered turquoise waterfall in Cebu's lush jungle, popular for canyoneering adventures and swimming in natural pools.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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