The Padsan River, also known as the Laoag River and the Sarrat River, is the largest river in Ilocos Norte on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It has a total length of 73.1 kilometres (45.4 mi) and a drainage basin of 1,320 km2 (510 sq mi). It is notable because its main channel bisects[1] the central townships of the municipalities of Dingras[2] and Sarrat,[3] as well as that of the city of Laoag, which is the capital of Ilocos Norte.[4]
| Padsan River | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Padsan River in Sarrat (2022) | |
.svg)  Location in Luzon .svg) Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Norte |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | South China Sea |
• coordinates | 18°11′14″N 120°31′11″E / 18.1871°N 120.5198°E |
| Length | 73.1 km (45.4 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,320 km2 (510 sq mi) |
As a result, its waters have shaped the history and culture of these historic towns, and of the province of Ilocos Norte.[5] It is the site of the Madongan Dam[6] in Dingras, and is right beside Laoag International Airport in Laoag.[7]
References
edit- ^ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (n.d.). [Landslide and flood susceptibility maps] (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 18, 2022 – via region1.mgb.gov.ph.
- ^ "About". Municipality of Dingras. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ Sembrano, Edgar Allan M. (January 11, 2015). "Ruins of Old Ilocos Norte Town Discovered". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Reliable Transport Infrastructure Seen in the Completion of the Laoag City-By-Pass Road". Department of Public Works and Highways. April 25, 2016. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "History". City Government of Laoag. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Madongan Dam: Enjoy Ilocos Norte's Next Big Travel Destination for Only Php 10!". Choose Philippines. November 4, 2016. Archived from the original on December 11, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ Laoag City (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2018 – via laoagcity.gov.ph.
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