Facts
- Elevation: 2,064 m (6,772 ft)
- Prominence: 1,694 m
- Ribu category:
Tinggi Sedang
- Region:
Mindanao
- Coordinates: 6.1092, 124.6858
- Rating:
- World Ribus ID: 69518
Bagging It!
Mount Busa is the highest point in Sarangani province. Despite its ecological importance, no documented ascent routes or summit logs exist in public mountaineering databases.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Mount Busa is located near Kiamba in Sarangani Province (southern slopes) and adjacent to South Cotabato. The mountain forms part of the Busa Mountain Range, with access generally from Kiamba, Maitum, or Maasim municipalities.
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- Permits: The area is a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and efforts are underway to nominate it as a Local Conservation Area (LCA) with legal support. No formal trekking or climbing permit system currently exists, but any expedition would require permission from local LGUs, forest authorities, and Indigenous communities. Park-level permits may emerge if LCA status is formalized.
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- Water sources: Water availability beyond about 1,500 m elevation is unreported—any climb would require carrying own supply and filtration gear.
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Location
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Origins and Meaning
Unknown