Lantangan is a barangay in Mandaon, a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is one of the 26 barangays of Mandaon and has a population of approximately 2,776 people, based on the 2020 Census. This makes up around 6.29% of Mandaon's total population.
The name "Lantangan" is believed to have come from "Gantangan," which refers to a traditional wooden box used for measuring rice. The term is derived from "gantang," a unit of volume used in the Philippines, which is equivalent to a gallon or 16 cups.
Lantangan is located at coordinates 12.1841°N latitude and 123.2721°E longitude, with an elevation of around 25.1 meters (82.3 feet) above sea level. The barangay is known for its natural beauty, including caves located on Mount Pingganon, a feature that has drawn attention from local media.
Corrections and additions welcome.
Images all copyright of Google and used as per their terms and conditions.
-----------------------------------------------
Above and below.
I can't remember their names now, but these two cuties entertained us all the time we were at Sunset Villa.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Filo breakfasts are always the best feed of the day.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Preparing for another awesome breakfast at Sunset Villa.
Photos: Brad Peadon
One of the hundreds of bangkas that pass by Lantangan every day.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Island paradise.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Looking out over one of the Lantangan cruise terminals :-) .
Photos: Brad Peadon
Yet another bangka.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Mercy Full Way just outside Sunset Villa (Lantangan).
Photos: Brad Peadon
Bit further down Mercy Full Way.
This rough road makes for a beautiful walk.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Delicious Longsilog (Longanisa sausage with egg and rice) and some little fishy things.
Photos: Brad Peadon
A couple of beautiful Lantangan locals.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Our hire trike to Lantangan proper.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Some religious paraphernalia at Sunset Villa.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Around Mercy Full Way again.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Look, that's the 4231st bangka in 22 minutes.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Scallops for dinner.
Photos: Brad Peadon
-----------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------
Nhing, Tins & Esther.
Gerry & Betty
Sunset Villa - Lantangan
'Artocillo Family & (Known) Friends' Group.
Group only for friends and family - random weirdos please stop applying.
The questions need to be answered when applying so the aforementioned weirdos can be found.
----------------------------------------------------
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 3
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 4
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 5 (Brgy Gabi)
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 4
Lantangan Fiesta Week 2025 - Part 5 (Brgy Gabi)
Your link to all the things we have to entertain you.
----------------------------------------------------
News - Photos - History - Covering Philippine Transport.
Air - Sea - Road Only (no rail).
.png)
No comments:
Post a Comment