Palan
Palan is a locality in Maimbung, Sulu, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Palan is situated nearby to the village Pantao, as well as near the locality Adjied.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sulu Islands.
Sulu Islands
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The Sulu Islands are a region of the Philippines, an island chain that stretches from near Zamboanga City, at the southwestern tip of Mindanao, almost to the Malaysian province of Sabah, at the eastern end of Borneo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maimbung and Indanan.
Maimbung
Town
Maimbung, officially the Municipality of Maimbung, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,597 people. It was the seat of the Sultanate of Sulu. Maimbung is situated 6 km south of Palan.
Indanan
Town
Indanan, officially the Municipality of Indanan, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 93,168 people. Indanan is situated 6 km west of Palan.
Jolo
Town
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Jolo, officially the Municipality of Jolo, is a municipality and capital of the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 152,067 people. Jolo is situated 8 km north of Palan.
Palan
- Type: Locality
- Location: Maimbung, Sulu, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
5.98515° or 5° 59′ 7″ northLongitude
121.02199° or 121° 1′ 19″ eastElevation
102 metres (335 feet)Open location code
6QQ3X2PC+3QGeoNames ID
1696309
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In Other Languages
“Palan” goes by many names.
- Filipino: “Palan”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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