Mount Sungay
Mount Sungay, also known as Mount Gonzales, is a mountain in the province of Cavite in the Philippines. Located in eastern Tagaytay, the inactive stratovolcano is the highest point in the province of Cavite, at 709 metres (2,326 feet). The slopes of the mountain are the source of the San Cristobal River that flows from the mountain to Silang, Cavite down to its mouth at Laguna de Bay in Calamba, Laguna.
| Mount Sungay | |
|---|---|
| Mount Gonzales | |
The mountain as seen from the nearby Tagaytay Highlands | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 ft) |
| Listing | Inactive volcanoes |
| Coordinates | 14°08′32″N 121°01′19″E |
| Geography | |
Mount Sungay Location in Luzon Island Mount Sungay Mount Sungay (Philippines) | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Cavite |
| City | Tagaytay |
| Parent range | Tagaytay Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Macolod Corridor |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | By car and a short hike to the summit |
The mountain's former sharp peak and readily distinguishable shape made it a reliable landmark for bearing checks when sailing in and around Manila Bay during the early days of navigation.
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