Magellan Bay

Magellan Bay is a bay located northeast of Mactan Island, near the city of in the Philippines. The bay is named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed in this area by the forces of Lapu-Lapu.
Wikipedia
  • Bay
  • …lies at an elevation of 1 metre (3 feet)
  • Description: body of water

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mactan Shrine and Magellan Monument.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Paknaan and Opao.
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Magellan Bay

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Latitude
10.33099° or 10° 19′ 52″ north
Longitude
124.01972° or 124° 1′ 11″ east
Open location code
7Q2682J9+9V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13456243133
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
1703887
Wiki­data ID
Q6730073

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Thai—“Magellan Bay” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Magellan Bay”
  • Thai: “อ่าวมาเจลลัน”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Punta Engaño and Mactan Newtown.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include UV Training Site and Punta Engaño Barangay Hall.

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