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Nogas Lighthouse

Nogas Lighthouse, Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique, Western Visayas, 5717, Philippines

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Nogas Lighthouse

The Nogas Lighthouse is situated on Nogas Island in Anini-y, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.

  • The island can be accessed by boat from the town of Anini-y, which is located near the town's port.
  • Construction of the lighthouse began in 1999 and was completed on May 5th of that year.

It has been an important aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters off Nogas Island since its completion.

Architecture

The Nogas Lighthouse is a modern structure built with aluminum materials.

  • Its distinctive design features a white light source, which can be seen from a distance of 10 nautical miles (18.5 km).
  • The lighthouse's light pattern is characterized by a Fl (first order) flash every 10 seconds.

The Nogas Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, operated by the San Jose Buenavista Station of the Philippine Coast Guard.

It has been automated and no longer requires manual operation.

Heritage Status

The Nogas Lighthouse is not currently listed as a national or local heritage site, although it may be considered for such designation in the future.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Nogas Lighthouse.

Details

NameNogas Lighthouse
CityAnini-y
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates10.418146, 121.920975
ArchitectNot specified
Current useactive navigation