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Mount Iraya, Stratovolcano in Batan Island, Philippines.

Mount Iraya rises 1,009 meters above sea level, forming a prominent peak with a base diameter of 5,500 meters on Batan Island.

The last recorded volcanic activity of Mount Iraya occurred in 1454, marking a significant event in the geological timeline of the Batanes region.

The Ivatan people consider Mount Iraya a sacred mountain, with traditional stories describing it as a maternal figure protecting the local communities.

Visitors can access Mount Iraya through guided tours departing from Basco, requiring proper hiking equipment and weather condition checks before ascending.

Mount Iraya stands as the northernmost active volcano in the Philippines, positioned within the Luzon-Taiwan Arc volcanic belt.

Location: Batanes

Location: Cagayan Valley

Location: Batan Island

Location: Basco

Elevation above the sea: 1,009 m

GPS coordinates: 20.46668,122.01159

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:40

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