Lake Baao
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| Lake Baao | |
|---|---|
| Location | Camarines Sur |
| Coordinates | 13°28′8″N 123°18′36″E / 13.46889°N 123.31°ECoordinates: 13°28′8″N 123°18′36″E / 13.46889°N 123.31°E |
| Lake type | Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Tabao River |
| Primary outflows | Bicol River |
| Basin countries | Philippines |
| Surface area | 177 ha (1.77 km2) |
| Max. depth | 1 m (3.28 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 5 m (16.40 ft) |
| Settlements | Baao |
Lake Baao is a shallow freshwater lake located in Baao, Camarines Sur in Bicol Region, Luzon, Philippines[1]. It has an estimated surface area of 177 hectares (1.77 km²) and reaches an average of only 1 meter deep. The lake is fed by local run-off and several small rivers, the most important of which is the Tabao River, which flows from another lake, Lake Buhi[2]. The water from the lake then drains west into the Bicol River.
During summer months (March-May), the surface area of the lake shrinks leaving only one third of its original size, about 60 ha (0.60 km2)[1].
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Lake Baao". ARCBC.ORG. http://www.arcbc.org.ph/wetlands/philippines/phl_lakbaao.html. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ "Official Website of the Municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur". Municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur. http://www.buhi.gov.ph/index.php?id1=11&id2=3&id3=0. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
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