Liguasan Marsh | |
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 View of the marsh from Mt. Akir Akir | |
.svg)  Liguasan Marsh | |
| Coordinates: 6°58′00″N 124°37′00″E / 6.9667°N 124.6167°E | |
| Location | Mindanao, Philippines |
| Part of | Mindanao River basin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,200 square kilometers (850 sq mi) |
Liguasan Marsh, also known as Ligawasan Marsh, is the largest swamp and marsh area in south-central Mindanao, Philippines. It spans approximately 2,200 square kilometers (850 sq mi) across the provinces of Cotabato, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, and Sultan Kudarat. About 300 square kilometers (120 sq mi) of the marsh is designated as a game refuge and bird sanctuary.[1][2]
The marsh is part of a complex river system featuring freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes in the Mindanao River basin. It actually consists of two adjoining basins: Liguasan Marsh and Libungan Marsh, each with distinct water regimes. Approximately 5,000 hectares of old-growth forest remain within the marsh, contributing to its rich biodiversity.[2]
- ^ "Liguasan Marsh". BIMP-EAGA. Archived from the original on 26 April 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ^ a b "Liguasan marsh (Philippines) - BirdLife IBA factsheet". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2024-09-14.