National Park · Philippines
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a national park in Philippines, covering 54,862 acres (22,202 ha), established in 1971.
National Park · Philippines
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Philippines |
| Area | 54,862 acres (22,202 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 10.1667° N, 118.9167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area in the Philippines. The park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island of Palawan, about 80 kilometers (50 mi) north of the city of Puerto Princesa, and contains the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (also known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River or just Underground River). It has been managed by the Puerto Princesa city government since 1992. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and voted as a New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2012. It also became a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2012.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS) · Puerto Princesa, Philippines · 31.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is in Philippines (10.1667° N, 118.9167° E).
When was Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park established?
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park covers 54,862 acres (22,202 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q824602 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_Subterranean_River_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).