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Lake Mainit is the fourth largest lake in the Philippines, having a surface area of 173.40 square kilometres (66.95 sq mi). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The lake is also the deepest lake in the country with maximum depth reaching 223 metres (732 ft).
The Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) is an alliance of municipalities or local government units, government line agencies and civil society organizations in Lake Mainit area. Its significant role is to serve as the coordinating body of multi stakeholders in preserving and promoting Lake Mainit ecosystem.
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The first inhabitants of Mainit settled near Lake Mainit in what is now barangay San Isidro (formerly called "Daang Lungsod" or "Old Town"). It was believed that the constant harassment of pirates forced the original settlers to move to the present town site. Mainit was established as a Barrio in 1904 under the Municipality of Placer.
Malimanga, Candelaria, the lake is a protected bird and fish sanctuary since 1980. [15] Manamlay: tectonic lake 11 ha (27 acres) 21 m (69 ft) Occidental Mindoro: IV-B: Also known as Panikian Lake for the fruit bats that were abundant in the area. [13] [16]
Neostethus thessa, locally known as bolinao, is a species of freshwater priapium fish endemic to Lake Mainit, Mindanao, Philippines. It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to its highly restricted range which is threatened by pollution and the introduction of invasive species of fish. [1] [3]
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