Basco Lighthouse
Basco Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the town of Basco in Batanes, the northernmost province in the Philippines. Located in Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, the lush green hills and the open sea provide a beautiful backdrop for the lighthouse. The place can easily be reached by a 1.2-km (3/4 mile) hike from the Port of Basco.
| Location | Basco, Batanes, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°27′05″N 121°57′52″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 2003 |
| Construction | rubble (foundation), reinforced concrete (tower) |
| Height | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), red (lantern), red (trim) |
| Light | |
| First lit | 2003 |
| Focal height | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Range | 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 4s |
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