Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Philippines

Cape Santiago Lighthouse
The lighthouse in November 2018
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LocationBarangay Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines
Coordinates13°46′17″N 120°39′09″E / 13.7713°N 120.6525°E / 13.7713; 120.6525
Tower
Constructed1887
ConstructionBrick and lime cement
Automated1978
Height15.5 metres (51 ft)[1]
ShapeRound
MarkingsRed tower and lantern
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
HeritageNational Historical Landmark
Light
First lit1890[1]
Focal height27.1 metres (89 ft)[1]
LensFourth-order Fresnel lens
Range28.71 kilometres (15.50 nmi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 5s.[1]

Cape Santiago Lighthouse, also known as Faro de Cabo Santiago (Filipino: Parola ng Cabo Santiago), is a historic lighthouse located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southwest of Manila in Barangay Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines. It is the oldest working lighthouse in Batangas and one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines. It serves as a guide for ships passing through the Verde Island Passage and entering Manila Bay.

  1. ^ a b c d Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of the Philippines: Southwest Luzon". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved November 5, 2018.