Panampangan Island, Beach destination in Sapa-Sapa, Philippines.
The white sand beach stretches along a sandbar that extends over 3 kilometers into the Celebes Sea with shallow turquoise waters.
The island has maintained its natural state within the Sulu Archipelago, serving as a vital navigation point for maritime routes in Tawi-Tawi province.
Local residents of Tawi-Tawi province maintain traditional fishing practices in the waters surrounding Panampangan Island, preserving their maritime heritage.
Visitors can access the island by arranging speedboat transportation from Bongao, with travel times ranging between 45 minutes to one hour.
The sandbar of Panampangan Island measures 3,128.37 meters in length, establishing it as the longest sandbar formation in the Philippines.
Location: Sapa-Sapa
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Part of: Sulu Archipelago
GPS coordinates: 5.06160,120.07340
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:16
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