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Mayon Volcano Natural Park

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Mayon Volcano Natural Park encompasses an area of 5,775.7 hectares (14,272 acres) located in the eight cities and municipalities that has jurisdiction of the mountain. These communities are
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in the Philippines, and its adjacent surroundings. The volcano is also renowned for having an almost perfect cone. First protected as a
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covers an area of 5,775.7 hectares (14,272 acres), which includes its centerpiece
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The centerpiece of the Natural park, the almost perfect cone of Mayon Volcano
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with the signing of Proclamation No. 412 on November 21, 2000.
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IUCN category
natural monument or feature
Mayon Volcano
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Albay
Legazpi City
Ligao City
Tabaco City
13°15′24″N 123°41′6″E / 13.25667°N 123.68500°E / 13.25667; 123.68500
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
protected area
Philippines
Bicol Region
Luzon Island
Natural park
Mayon Volcano
active volcano
National Park
Natural Park
Camalig
Daraga
Guinobatan
Legazpi City
Ligao City
Tabaco City
Malilipot
Santo Domingo
Commonwealth

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