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ZabaliLighthouse

QJ3J+68 Baler, Aurora, Philippines

Name and Location

The Zabali Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Zabali, Aurora, Philippines.

Construction and History

The Zabali Lighthouse was constructed using concrete materials during the mid-20th century. While exact dates are unavailable, it is assumed to have been built when lighthouses were becoming increasingly important for maritime safety.

Architecture and Materials

The Zabali Lighthouse was constructed using concrete materials, reflecting the typical building style of coastal structures in the Philippines during its era of construction.

Light and Navigation

The Zabali Lighthouse emits a white light with a flash period of 5 seconds. This distinctive light characteristic is designed to be easily recognizable at night, serving as a vital aid to navigation for vessels operating in the vicinity.

Accessibility and Visiting

As of the 2019 lighthouse masterlist, the Zabali Lighthouse remains operational and has been automated. Visitors can access the lighthouse during regular hours, with guided tours available upon request. On-site facilities include a museum dedicated to the history and significance of the structure.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features rolling hills, dense forests, and scenic beaches, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

Technical and Operational Details

The Zabali Lighthouse is recognized as a significant maritime aid to navigation by the Philippine Coast Guard. Its current status is operational, although automated.

Further Information

For further information on the Zabali Lighthouse, consult the 2019 lighthouse masterlist published by the Philippine Coast Guard. Additional resources may include local tourism boards and historical societies dedicated to the preservation of maritime heritage in the Philippines.

Details

NameZabaliLighthouse
CityAurora
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates15.7530174, 121.6308134
Year of constructionmid-20thcentury
Events
Historic significanceimportantmaritimeaidtonavigation
Keeper stories
Stories2
Architectural styleconcretematerials
Construction materialconcrete
Focal height
Tower height
Landscape typeruggedterrainandrichculturalheritage
View descriptionrollinghills,denseforests,andscenicbeaches
Facilitiesmuseumdedicatedtothehistoryandsignificanceofthestructure
Light characteristicwhitelightwithaflashperiodof5seconds
Light range