Hundred Islands National Park

Hundred Islands National Park
Map showing the location of Hundred Islands National Park
Map showing the location of Hundred Islands National Park
Location in Luzon
Map showing the location of Hundred Islands National Park
Map showing the location of Hundred Islands National Park
Location in the Philippines
LocationPhilippines
Nearest cityAlaminos, Pangasinan
Coordinates16°12′N 120°2′E / 16.200°N 120.033°E / 16.200; 120.033
Area1,844 ha (7.12 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 18, 1940
Governing bodyDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
www.hundredislands.ph (No longer valid)
Hundred Islands
Map
ArchipelagoLuzon
Adjacent toLingayen Gulf
Total islands123–124
Major islands
  • Governor Island
  • Quezon Island
  • Children's Island

The Hundred Islands National Park is the first Philippine national park and a protected area located in Alaminos, Pangasinan. The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only four of them had been developed for tourism: Marcos Island, Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island.


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