Maria Cristina Falls
| Maria Cristina Falls | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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.svg)  Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | Lanao del Norte province, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Iligan City |
| Coordinates | 8°10′59.38″N 124°11′42.14″E / 8.1831611°N 124.1950389°E |
| Governing body | National Power Corporation (NPC) |
| Type | Plunge |
|---|---|
| Total height | 98 m (321.5 ft) |
| Height of longest drop | 98 m (321.5 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Average flow rate | 130 m3 (4,600 cu ft) |
| Watercourse | Agus River |
Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines, that flows for 36.5 kilometres (22.7 mi) from Lake Lanao to Iligan Bay.
The waterfall is sometimes nicknamed as "Twin Falls", as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. The waterfall is named after the Spanish queen, Maria Christina of Austria.
Geography
It is located 9.3 kilometers away southwest of Iligan City at the boundaries of Barangays Maria Cristina, Ditucalan, and Buru-un. Known for its natural grandeur, the 321.5 feet (98.0 meters) high waterfall is also the primary source of electric power for the city's industries, being harnessed by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.
References
- ↑ "Maria Cristina Falls (1551430859)". Open Street Map.
- ↑ Prof. Geoffrey G. Salgado. "Official Website of the Iligan City Government - Growth of an Industrial City". Iligan City Government. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ↑ "Principal River Basins of the Philippines", Published by the National Water Resources Board, October 1976 (p. 12)
- ↑ "Iligan City - The City of Waterfalls". Retrieved April 4, 2008.
- ↑ "Official Website of the Iligan City Government - Scenic Spots". Archived from the original on 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ "Maria Christina Falls". World Waterfall Database. 2004. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2008.
- ↑ Philippine Government tourism page on Iligan City Archived December 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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