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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
A world-renowned center in Sabah where orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated and released back into the Borneo rainforest.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines · Asia
Taganak sits on the route: 40 minutes from Sandakan, 48km from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
Taganak is a town located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. With a population of 2,638, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Taganak 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 Taganak to your route.
Turtle Islands, officially the Municipality of Turtle Islands (Sama: Lahat Pūꞌ Payukan; Tagalog: Bayan ng mga Pulo ng Pawikan, Bayan ng mga Pulong Pawikan, Bayan ng Kapuluan ng Pawikan, Bayan ng Kapuluang Pawikan; Filipino: Bayan ng Turtle Islands; Malay: Perbandaran Pulau Penyu, Perbandaran Kepulauan Penyu; Spanish:Read more
Municipio de las Islas Tortugas), is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 7,665 people, making it the least populated town in the province.
It is also known as Philippine Turtle Islands to distinguish it from its nearby Malaysian counterpart. Seven of the islands are part of the Philippines, of which Taganak is the largest.
Access to the Turtle Islands is difficult, as there are no regular means of transportation to the area. This has kept the islands protected from turtle egg poachers. A station for park rangers is also present on the islands.
The island municipality and its surrounding waters form part of the Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Taganak is located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 6.0733 latitude, 118.3123 longitude.
Taganak has a population of approximately 2,638 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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A world-renowned center in Sabah where orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated and released back into the Borneo rainforest.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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