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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).
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]
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]
Lake Lanao (Maranao: Ranao or Ranaw) [2] is a large ancient lake [3] in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. With a surface area of 340 km 2 (130 sq mi), [ 2 ] it is the largest lake in Mindanao , the deepest and second largest lake in the Philippines , and counted as one of the 15 ancient lakes in the world.
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.
The lake has playgrounds, beaches, plenty of fishing spots and trails for a relaxing walk around the lake. People can bring hot dogs, hamburgers and chips for a picnic, or visit one of many ...
The Mainit protected landscape encompasses an area of 1,374 hectares (3,400 acres) with a buffer zone of 401 hectares (990 acres) in the villages of Mainit and Bukal in the mountainous parts of southeastern Nabunturan. [1] [3] It is located near the border with the municipality of Maco in the Leonard Mountain Range just north of Lake Leonard.
Lake Buluan is a lake located on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. [1] [2] With an estimated surface area of 61.34 square kilometres (23.68 sq mi), it is the third largest lake in Mindanao, [3] [4] [5] after Lake Lanao and Lake Mainit. It has an average elevation of 4.5 metres (15 ft). [1]