Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape
The Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape is a wetland conservation area along the coast of Danao Bay in northern Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Situated on the territory of four barangays in the municipality of Baliangao (Misom, Sinian, Tugas and Landing), it covers 294.10 hectares (726.7 acres) of terrestrial and marine areas consisting of mangrove, sea grass and coral reef ecosystems. The protected area also includes a portion of Sinian River which drains into Danao Bay. It was established in 2000 through Proclamation No. 418.
| Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Dapitan |
| Coordinates | 8°37′14″N 123°38′8″E |
| Area | 294.10 ha (726.7 acres) |
| Established | November 22, 2000 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
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