Bangan Hill National Park
16°25′N 121°19′E / 16.417°N 121.317°E / 16.417; 121.317
Bangan Hill National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya in Cagayan Valley. The park covers an area of 13.90 hectares.[1] It was declared a national park in 1995 by virtue of Republic Act No. 7954.[2]
The park is a historic and cultural landmark of Nueva Vizcaya, being the site of the first mass in the province in 1739 officiated by Father Pedro Freire. The event also marked the founding of the municipality of Bayombong. The park is also the site of the annual "Stations of the Cross" staged by the Diocese of Bayombong during the Lenten season using live actors depicting the last moments leading to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It is also an ideal year-round destination for hiking enthusiasts with the observation deck commanding a great view of the expanse of the surrounding valley formed by the Caraballo and Cordillera Central mountains.
References
- ^ "Region 2 – Protected Areas". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7954". Chan Robles. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
See also
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- Aurora Memorial
- Balbalasang-Balbalan
- Bangan Hill
- Bataan
- Biak-na-Bato
- Caramoan
- Cassamata Hill
- Fuyot Springs
- Hundred Islands
- Libmanan Caves
- Luneta (Rizal)
- Minalungao
- Mount Arayat
- Mount Data
- Mount Pulag
- Mounts Iglit–Baco
- Naujan Lake
- Northern Luzon Heroes Hill
- Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter
- Pagsanjan Gorge
- Paoay Lake
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
- Quezon Memorial
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