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 | |
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 Lake Baao as seen from Bula, Camarines Sur | |
.svg)  Lake Baao Location within the Philippines | |
| Location | Camarines Sur |
| Coordinates | 13°28′8″N 123°18′36″E / 13.46889°N 123.31000°E |
| Type | lake |
| 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 |
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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
edit- ^ a b "Lake Baao". ARCBC.ORG. Archived from the original on 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ "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.