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SojotonLighthouse

Punta Sojoton Lighthouse, Negros South Road, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Name and Location

Construction and History

The Sojoton Lighthouse has been guiding vessels safely through the waters of Western Visayas since [year of construction].

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of [height] meters above sea level, with a focal plane height of [focal height]. Its tower is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) materials, providing durability and resistance to the elements.

Light and Navigation

As an automated lighthouse, it operates without human intervention, ensuring continuous service to mariners. Its location on Punta Sojoton provides a crucial beacon for vessels navigating the [body of water] off the coast of Negros Occidental. The light characteristic pattern is Fl(3)W.15s, emitting a red beam every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse compound through [road or path]. While the exact conditions for public visits are unknown, it is possible that guided tours or special events may be organized by local authorities or organizations.

Notable Views and Landscape

Sojoton Lighthouse is situated on a coastal promontory, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters and landscape. The area is characterized by unknown.

Heritage Status and Managing Authority

The lighthouse has been recognized as an important maritime aid by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which operates and maintains it as part of its network of aids to navigation.

Technical and Operational Details

Please refer to the references below for further information.

Further Information

  • * Philippine Coast Guard, 2019 Lighthouse Masterlist

Details

NameSojotonLighthouse
CityCauayan,NegrosOccidental
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates9.9753233, 122.4513653
Year of construction[yearofconstruction]
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction materialglass-reinforcedplastic(GRP)
Focal height[focalheight]
Tower height[height]meters
Landscape type[insertdescriptionofnearbylandforms,vegetation,orwildlife]
View descriptionstunningviewsofthesurroundingwatersandlandscape
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range