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Municipality in Albay, Philippines
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Polangui is a landlocked municipality of Albay in the northwest quadrant of the province and serves as the gateway via Asian Highway 26. Along with neighboring Libon, it borders the municipality of Bato, a town in Rinconada District of Camarines Sur. The town also provides a safe place to view Mayon Volcano during its perilous eruption.
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A volcanic crater lake.
An agritourism resort.
Polangui Church
Polangui's main Roman Catholic church, built in the Baroque style during the Spanish era in 1654.
A scenic spot frequently visited for its natural views.
A nature resort.
By bus
There are buses from Manila to Polangui and there are also UV Express vans from Legazpi. It is the gateway of the buses heading to and coming from Manila.
Around the town center there are pedicabs while tricycles are available heading to the outlying barangays.
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Legazpi · International · DRP
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