Kawasan Falls
| Kawasan Falls | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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.svg)  Cebu province, Philippines | |
| Location | Badian, province of Cebu |
| Nearest city | Cebu City |
| Coordinates | 9°48′N 123°22′E / 9.800°N 123.367°E |
| Governing body | Cebu Provincial Government [1] |
| Type | Plunge |
|---|---|
| Total height | 40 m (131.2 ft) |
| Height of longest drop | 40 m (131.2 ft) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Watercourse | Kawasan River [2] |
Kawasan Falls, at the foot of the Mantalongon Mountain Range, is a multi-tiered waterfall system in the Philippines, located in the jungles of Cebu island.[3] The water from the falls originates from the Kabukalan Spring and passes through the Kawasan gorge en route to the Matutinao River and the Tanon Strait.The largest waterfall is about 40 meters high, followed by smaller cascades and turquoise water pools.
Geography
[change | change source]The falls are part of the Kawasan River in Badian, Cebu, which flows from the Kabukalan Spring through the Kawasan gorge to the Matutinao River and Tanon Strait. Its location is approximately 130 kilometers south of Cebu City and serves to draw tourists.[4]
Gallery
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ Capitol takes over Kawasan Falls | The Freeman
- ↑ "Kawasan River". September 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Kawasan Falls Cebu Island". September 16, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Kawasan Falls - Waterfall in Cebu - Thousand Wonders". www.thousandwonders.net. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
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