Matalag River Explained

Matalag River
Name Other:Wangag yo Matalag, Ilog ng Matalag
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Matalag River mouth
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Philippines
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Cagayan Valley
Subdivision Type3:Province
Length:115km (71miles)
Source1 Location:Cordillera mountains
Mouth:Chico River
Mouth Location:Rizal, Cagayan
Mouth Coordinates:17.832°N 121.4651°W
Progression:Matalag–Chico–Cagayan
Basin Size:1330km2

The Matalag River is a river in the Philippines flowing from the town of Kabugao in Apayao province to Rizal town in Cagayan province. It is a tributary of the Chico River, which later joins the Cagayan River,[1] the longest river in the country. The Isneg people settled within its area.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Aluit . Alphonso J. . The Philippines: Comprehensive, Authoritative, Up-to-date . 1990 . Solar Publishing Company . 978-971-17-0637-1 . 224 . 22 February 2022 . en.
  2. Book: Prill-Brett . June . A Survey of Cordillera Indigenous Political Institutions . 1987 . Cordillera Studies Center, University of the Philippines College Baguio . 3 . 22 February 2022 . en.