Mount Madia-as

Mount Madia-as (also Madja-as or Madya-as) is a dormant volcano, it is the highest peak on the island of Panay, Philippines.

Background

Its summit is 2,117 metres (6,946 ft) above sea level, it is covered by misty forest. In Kinaray-a, the name means "high" or "lofty".[1] It is located in the town of Culasi in Antique Province. According to the legend as told by the local folks, it is home for a deity named Bulalakaw (meaning "meteor") who serves as the guardian of the mountain. The legendary mountain of Madia-as has been part of Antiqueño's culture, history and literature. It has a total of 14 waterfalls and the source of two major rivers in Northern Antique Dalanas River, Tibiao River and neighboring province of Aklan the tributary of Aklan River. One can see some of the biggest waterfalls like white strands in the slopes of the mountain. To the southeast Mount Madia-as facing on the rival Mount Nangtud the second highest peak in Panay separated by Dalanas River.

References

  1. ↑ "Mt. Madjaas". Pinoy Mountaineer. March 6, 2009. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.

Coordinates: 11°23′21″N 122°09′46″E / 11.3892°N 122.1629°E / 11.3892; 122.1629


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