Port of Butuan City (PHBXU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Butuan City (UN/LOCODE PHBXU) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Philippines, on the Bohol Sea. It sits at 8.9500° N, 125.5333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Philippines
UN/LOCODE
PHBXU
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
8.9500° N, 125.5333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Bohol Sea; Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Philippine Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Butuan City

Where is Port of Butuan City located?

Port of Butuan City is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Bohol Sea. Its coordinates are 8.9500° N, 125.5333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Butuan City?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Butuan City is PHBXU — country code PH, location code BXU.

How deep is Port of Butuan City?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Butuan City has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Butuan City?

Port of Butuan City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Butuan City have?

Port of Butuan City is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Butuan City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #59760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →