Mount Nangtud is the second highest peak on the island of Panay, in the Philippines and third highest mountain in the Visayas, after Mount Kanlaon and Mount Madja-as. With an elevation of 2,074 m (6,804 ft) above sea level, it is located in Jamindan, Capiz sharing border with Barbaza, Antique. Mount Nangtud is famous for its "sea of clouds" and rich for its diverse flora and fauna and mossy forest. It is part of the Central Panay Mountain Range, the longest and largest mountain range in Panay and Western Visayas.

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Mount Nangtud
Mount Nangtud Location of Mount Nangtud on Panay Island in Visayas, Philippines. Show map of Visayas Mount Nangtud Mount Nangtud (Philippines) Show map of Philippines
Highest point
Elevation	2,074 m (6,804 ft) [1]
Prominence	921 m (3,022 ft)
Listing	Second-highest peak in Panay Third-highest mountain in the Visayas
Coordinates	11°16′03″N 122°12′26″E [1]
Geography
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Capiz, Antique (disputed border)
Parent range	Central Panay Mountain Range
Geology
Mountain type	Fold mountain
Climbing
First ascent	1977-Expedition organized by: Gov. Evilio B. Javier
Easiest route	Lombuyan Trail, Barbaza, Antique Dalagsaan Trail, Jamindan, Capiz

" Knife Edge Trail " is the most famous and scenic trail in Mount Nangtud. Because of its geographic location on Panay island, it is technically one of the most challenging mountain to climb in the Visayas, with 8/9 difficulty, alongside Mount Baloy, Mount Madja-as and Mount Kanlaon.

The nearest peaks are Mount Kigas, Mount Dumara, Mount Bucayan, Mount Sipanag, Mount Dalangnan, Mount Nausang, Mount Balabag and overlooking Mount Madja-as to the northwest and Mount Baloy to the southeast.

Geography

Mount Nangtud is Panay island's second highest peak after Mount Madja-as. It is located in Central Panay Mountain Range in the border of Barbaza, Antique and Jamindan, Capiz.

Mount Nangtud is the source of Paliwan River, Kigas River, Bucayan River and the tributaries of Aklan River.

References

External links

• http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2015/11/mt-nangtud-2073-in-barbaza-antique.html
• https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=11024

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