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The land is generally mountainous and is crisscrossed by numerous streams and rivers. Backed by the Cabarian Ridge and the 680- meter high pyramid of Mt. Malasimbo, its 35.35 kilometer-long hilly land mass extends towards the sea and spreads out to a maximum of 13.4 kilometers across.
Three mountain ranges covering a total of 11.755 square kilometers rise above Puerto Galera's coastal barangays - or villages - : Mt. Alinyaban in barangay Balatero, Mt. Talipanan in Barangays Aninuhan and San Isidro and Mt. Malasimbo in Barangay Aninuhan. These mountains reach peak elevations of 1.400 meters above sea level and are home to rare animals such as deer, wild boars, monkeys, and the endangered Tamaraw ( the bubalus mindorensis, a local buffalo endemic to Mindoro). Likewise, its numerous mountain springs provide natural habitats to orchid varieties such as the tawa-tawa, tiger orchid, and mariposa.
Popularly know as a tourist haven, Puerto Galera's coast is 42 kilometers long, consisting of irregular shorelines rimmed with dazzling white beaches, coconut plantations and delightful scenery. At the eastern side of the coast, crescents of white beaches are interspersed with limestone cliffs and escarpments that are penetrated by inland bays and coves. These numerous coves and water channels support a rich marine life, forming "non-reef coral communities". Whereas, its tube-like harbor with two natural entrances provide home to dozens of ships and yachts seeking safe anchorage.
The bay of Puerto Galera has a total area of 4.2 square kilometers. It is framed by the short projections and numerous points of Mindoro Island on the east and west, and by two small islands, Medio and Paiquian on the north and northwest. These two islands protect Puerto Galera's famous Muelle Bay from the open sea, thus making it one of the world's safest natural harbors.
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