Overview

Mount Apo rises to 2,954 m in Philippines, within the the Mindanao highlands of Asia. It was first climbed in 1852.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：2,954 m
• Location：Philippines
• Continent：Asia
• Range：the Mindanao highlands
• Coordinates：6°59′N 125°16′E
• First ascent：1852