List of rivers of the Philippines facts for kids

The Philippines is an amazing country with thousands of islands! And guess what? It's also home to many important rivers. These rivers are like the lifeblood of the land, providing water for drinking, farming, and even fun activities.

18 Major River Basins in the Philippines

All the rivers in the Philippines are grouped into 18 main river basins. Think of a river basin as a giant bowl where all the rain and water flow down into one main river. The longest river in the country is the Cagayan River. It also has the biggest river basin! Other big rivers include the Mindanao River, the Agusan River, and the Pampanga River.

Rivers of Luzon

Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It has many rivers that flow through its mountains, plains, and cities. These rivers are very important for the people living there. They help with farming, transportation, and even provide places for animals to live.

• Abra River
• Abulog River
• Agno River
• Angat River
• Apayao River
• Balili River
• Bay River
• Bicol River
  • Libmanan River
  • Mangayawan River
  • Naga River
  • Yabu River
• Bued River
• Cabuyao River
• Cagayan River
  • Baligatan River
  • Calao River
  • Chico River
  • Diadi River
  • Ilagan River
  • Magat River
  • Mallig River
  • Pinacanauan River
  • Siffu River
• Calumpang River (Batangas)
• Ifugao River
• Labo River
• Lawaye River
• Lobo River
• Mangangate River
• Marikina River (Metro Manila)
• Maygñaway River (on Catanduanes)
• Morong River
• Meycauayan River
• Navotas River
• Padsan River
  • Guisit River
• Pagsanjan River (Laguna)
• Pampanga River
• Pangil River (Laguna)
• Pansipit River
• Parañaque River
• Pasig River (Metro Manila)
  • San Juan River
  • Taguig River (Metro Manila)
• San Juan River
• San Cristobal River (Laguna)
• Santa Cruz River
• Sapang Baho River
• Siniloan River
• Tarlac River
• Tullahan River
• Tunasan River
• Umiray River
• Yawa River
• Zapote River

Rivers of Visayas

The Visayas region is made up of many islands, and each island has its own network of rivers. These rivers are often shorter than those in Luzon or Mindanao, but they are still very important for local communities. They provide water for homes and farms, and some are even popular tourist spots.

• Abatan River, Bohol
• Aklan River, Panay
• Anilao River, Leyte
• Banica River, Negros Island
• Bojo River, Cebu
• Butuanon River, Cebu
• Catarman River, Northern Samar
• Catubig River, Northern Samar
• Hilabangan River
• Iloilo River, Panay
• Inabanga River, Bohol
• Jalaur River, Panay
• Kamputhaw River, Cebu
• Loboc River, Bohol
• Malbasag River, Leyte
• Matutinao River, Cebu
• Pambujan River, Northern Samar
• Panay River, Panay
• Silmugi River, Cebu
• Subangdaku River, Southern Leyte
• Ulot River, Samar

Rivers of Mindanao

Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines. It is known for its vast plains and large rivers. The rivers here are crucial for agriculture, especially for growing rice and corn. They also play a big role in the island's natural beauty and ecosystems.

• Agus River
• Agusan River
  • Sibagat River
  • Wawa River
  • Umayam River
• Buayan River
• Cagayan de Oro River
  • Bubunaoan River
  • Kalawaig River
  • Tagite River
• Davao River
  • Salug River
• Guagua River
• Malungon River
• Mandulog River (Iligan City)
• Rio Grande de Mindanao
  • Libungan River
  • Pulangi River
    • Bobonawan River
    • Tigwa River
    • Manupali River
    • Muleta River
    • Sawaga River
  • Maradugao River
  • Kabacan River
  • Buluan River
  • Allah River
• Surigao River
• Tagum River
• Libuganon River
• Tagoloan River
  • Initao River (Initao, Mis. Or.)
  • Talabaan River (Naawan, Mis. Or)
  • Manticao River (Manticao, Mis. Or.)

Longest Rivers in the Philippines

Here is a list of some of the longest rivers you can find in the Philippines. This table shows their length, where they start, and which provinces they flow through.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Filipinas para niños