The mountain range is in the central section of the
province of
Bukidnon A neighbor of
Kitanglad Mountain Range . It lies between the coordinates 8°00’ and 8°60’ latitude and between 124°35’ and 124°60’ longitude. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of
Talakag, on the west by the municipality of
Lantapan and the city of
Valencia, and on the south by the municipality of
Pangantucan. Its eastern side is bordered by both
Talakag and
Pangantucan.
Peaks Kalatungan Mountain Range peaks by elevation. •
Mount Kalatungan •
Mount Makaupao •
Mount Kilakron •
Maluso Peak •
Itabingon Peak Climate The area of the Kalatungan Mountain Range falls under the Type III climate which is characterized as having a short dry season lasting only one to three months and no very pronounced maximum rainy period. Average temperature is 24.7 °C. The area receives its most rainfall in June. The driest month is March. Relative humidity varies from 71% in May to 86% in September. The area is mostly cloud-covered throughout the year.
Hydrological features The range is the origin of the headwaters of the tributaries of the major river systems in Bukidnon—
Pulangi River,
Cagayan River, and
Maradugao River, Sawaga River. Among these rivers are the Bangahan River in the southwest, Ticalaan River in the northwest, Lantay River in the south, and Manupali River in the north. Also found in the vicinity of the mountain range are streams that flow through
waterfalls,
cascades and
rapids.
Wetlands and
marshes, although not significant in area, are also found within the range. The mountain range exhibits a radial drainage pattern. == Cultural and biological diversity ==