Pocdol Mountains

The Pocdol Mountains form part of the boundary between the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon, in Region V, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines.

The group is located south-east of Mayon Volcano, between Albay Gulf and Sorsogon Bay, at 13°3'0"N, 123°57'30"E. The mountains have a triangular footprint of about 225 km2 (87 sq mi).

A fumarole field that contains solfataras and chloride hot springs, is reported to be located near the summit of the volcanic group.

Most igneous rocks in the Pocdol Mountains consist of pyroxene andesites with minor amounts of dacite and basalts.

The mountains have been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because they support significant populations of cream-bellied fruit-doves, Philippine cockatoos and white-fronted tits.

Elevation map of Pocdol Mountains and surrounding areas on the Bicol peninsula of Luzon Island