Lake Dapao

Lake Dapao is a deep water lake located in the province of Lanao del Sur, southwest of Lake Lanao, in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.[1] It is one of the deepest lakes[2] in the country, reaching a maximum depth of 120 metres (390 ft). It has an estimated surface area of 1,011 hectares (10.11 km²). The lake receives water from local run-off and several small rivers.

Lake Dapao
Lake Dapao Location within the Philippines Lake Dapao Lake Dapao (Philippines)
Location	Lanao del Sur
Coordinates	7°47′25″N 124°3′1″E
Type	lake
Basin countries	Philippines
Surface area	1,011 ha (10.11 km^2)
Max. depth	120 m (393.70 ft)
Surface elevation	960 m (3,149.61 ft)
Settlements	Pualas

In 1965, the lake and its vicinity was declared as a protected national park under Republic Act 4190[3][4] that covers an area of about 1,500 square kilometres (580 sq mi).

Plants growing in the lake includes hydrilla (Hydrilla spp) and the filamentous alga (Clodophora spp). The lake is also rich in fish that includes dalág (Ophicephalus striatus), Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), common carp (Cyprinus carpio), goby (Glossogobius giurus) and catfish (Clarias spp).[1]

See also

• List of national parks of the Philippines

References

1. "Lake Dapao on ARCBC.ORG". ARCBC.ORG. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
2. "Lake Dapao National Park". BIMP-EAGA. Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
3. "Republic Act 9140: An Act Declaring Certain Places in the Province of Lanao del Sur As National Parks". Republic of the Philippines. May 4, 1965. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
4. "List of National Parks and Protected Areas in the Philippines". Archived from the original on January 6, 2008. Retrieved October 15, 2008.