Bakhawan Eco-Park

The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220 hectares mangrove forest located in , , . The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Colonel Pastor C. Martelino historical marker and Infant Jesus School.

Memorial
Photo: National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain.
is a memorial.

School
is a private semi-sectarian school established in 1988, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports recognized the Elementary department in 1993 and the High School department in 1999.

Photo: National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalibo and Numancia.

Photo: Elisolidum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the capital of the province of , . It is a large town, with an airport that serves as the main gateway for , and a rich culture.

Photo: Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, officially the Municipality of , is a municipality in the province of , . According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,428 people.

Bakhawan Eco-Park

Latitude
11.7191° or 11° 43′ 9″ north
Longitude
122.3866° or 122° 23′ 12″ east
Operator
Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association
Open location code
7Q34P99P+JJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 550902024
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wetland
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q16766044
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Satellite Map

Discover Bakhawan Eco-Park from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Italian to Persian—“Bakhawan Eco-Park” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Eco Parco di Bakhawan”
  • Persian: “پارک زیست‌محیطی باخاوان”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Villa Peraz and Busuang.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bakhawan Nature Study & Eco-Park and Aklan Provincial Highway Patrol Team, Unit 6.

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