Lake Baao is a shallow freshwater lake located in Baao, Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region of Luzon in the Philippines.[1] It has an estimated surface area of 177 hectares (1.77 km2) and reaches an average of only 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) 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.

Lake Baao
Lake Baao as seen from Bula, Camarines Sur
Lake Baao is located in Philippines
Lake Baao
Lake Baao
Location within the Philippines
LocationCamarines Sur
Coordinates13°28′8″N 123°18′36″E / 13.46889°N 123.31000°E / 13.46889; 123.31000
Typelake
Primary inflowsTabao River
Primary outflowsBicol River
Basin countriesPhilippines
Surface area177 ha (1.77 km2)
Max. depth1 m (3.28 ft)
Surface elevation5 m (16.40 ft)
SettlementsBaao
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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lake Baao". ARCBC.ORG. Archived from the original on 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  2. ^ "Official Website of the Municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur". Municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur. Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2008-10-15.