Davao River

Catchment area of ​​the Davao River

Section of the Davao River in Davao City

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The Davao is a river on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. The water catchment area of ​​the Davao River is the third largest of the island and he is the seventh largest in the country.

Statistical data

The area of ​​the river basin occupies more than 1,700 square kilometers, which involves a river length of 160 km. The Davao River overcomes a difference in altitude of 1,875 m. The majority of the area is upland. The average amount of water is transported near the mouth 70-80 m³ per second. The main town on its banks is Davao City. In its catchment area of over 800,000 people.

Geography

The main source of the Davao river rises in the province of Bukidnon and flows south through Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur, before it opens in Davao City in the Gulf of Davao.

Its width varies along the lower reaches between 60 and 80 m. The Suawan River and the Tamugan River are the main tributaries in its course through the plains of Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur.

Importance and use

The river is an important source for the daily needs of local residents. It is used both for washing as well as for swimming and as a food source. Furthermore, the river as a transport route for the supply of industrial and home economics, agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism is being used. Among the different animal species that are native to the river, among other crocodiles.

For Davao City, he serves not least as a natural drainage channel for the rain and sewage of the metropolis.

Credentials

  • D Hearne, crs, proposal to HELP UNESCO, 2004
  • River in Asia
  • River in the Philippines
  • Waters of Mindanao
  • Water System Philippine
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