Iwahig River Explained

Iwahig River
Name Other:Balsahan River
Pushpin Map:Palawan#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Iwahig River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Philippines
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Palawan
Subdivision Type3:Province
Source1 Coordinates:9.1497°N 118.0811°W
Basin Size:22859ha

The Iwahig River, also known as Balsahan River, is a watershed located in the Iwahig Penal Colony in Palawan, Philippines. It has an elevation of with an approximate length of The river basin is a 22859ha watershed encompassing the city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan province.

Topography

The basin area has a gentle a slope to steep slopes with an elevation range of to more than above sealevel. Soil types includes Guimbalaon clay, Taburos clay and Bay clay loam. The basin's large area are unclassified with its mountainous land with a closed canopy of trees that covers almost the entire basin.

Flooding

The towns of Iwahig ang Montible were found susceptible to flooding by the study conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.