Santa Maria River (Philippines)

The Santa Maria River (Filipino: Ilog Santa Maria) is a river in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. Stretching for 31 kilometres (19.3 mi),[1] it bisects the municipalities of Santa Maria, Bocaue (in baranggay Lolomboy)[2] and the city of San Jose del Monte. Its major tributaries are the Caypombo River and an unnamed river in San Jose del Monte.

Santa Maria River
Santa Maria River near Sitio Macaiban, Barangay Poblacion, Santa Maria
Native nameIlog ng Santa Maria (Tagalog)
Location
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceBulacan
City/municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceSierra Madre mountains
 • locationNorzagaray, Bulacan
Mouth 
 • location
Bulakan
 • coordinates
14°45′57″N 120°54′53″E / 14.76583°N 120.91481°E / 14.76583; 120.91481
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length31 km (19 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftCaypombo River (Pulo River), Santa Clara River

References edit

  1. ^ "Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2010-2030" (PDF). Government of Province of Bulacan. p. 47. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Report of the Philippine Commission to the Secretary of War ... U.S. Government Printing Office. 1905. p. 804. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

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