Geographical Features of the Philippines

7,107 (7, 641 in 2023)

The amount of islands in the Philippines.

Southeastern Asia

Location of the Philippines

115,830 square miles

Total land area of the Philippines.

22,549 miles

Coastal length of the Philippines.

1,851 km (1,150 mi)

Length of the Philippines from SSE to NNW.

1,062 km (660 mi)

Width of the Philippines from ENE to WSW.

Luzon Strait

Body of water north of the Philippines.

South China Sea

Body of water west of the Philippines.

Philippine Sea

Body of water east of the Philippines.

Celebes Sea

Body of water south of the Philippines.

Mount Apo

Highest point in the Philippines at 9,691 feet.

Philippine Sea

Lowest point in the Philippines.

March to May.

Time period of the Philippines where the climate is Hot and Dry

June to October

Time period of the Philippines where the climate is Rainy Season with high humidity.

November to February

Time period of the Philippines where the climate is the Cool Season , temperatures 78°F to 90°F.

Luzon

Northern island, largest in the Philippines.

Visayas

Central group of islands in the Philippines.

Mindanao

Southern island, known for diverse cultures.

Sierra Madre

Major mountain range in the Philippines.

221 ( 21 active volcanoes.)

Amount of volcanoes in the Philippines

Ring of Fire

Volcanically active area surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Mayon Volcano

Famous for its perfect cone shape.

Taal Volcano

Located on an island within Taal Lake.