Kalatungan Mountain Range
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Kalatungan Mountain Range is a mountain range located in the central portion of the province of Bukidnon
. It is one of the few areas in the province covered with old growth or mossy forests
. It covers an area of approximately 213.0134 km² (82.24493 mi²), with about 113.7175 km² (43.90657 mi²) identified as part of the critical watershed area declared under Presidential Decree 127, issued on June 29, 1987 (Muleta-Manupali Watershed). The water from these two rivers (Muleta and Manupali Rivers) is presently supporting the multimillion dam project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) of the Philippines. They then ultimately drained into the Pulangi River, which is the site of the hydroelectric dam of the National Power Corporation
.
. It lies between the coordinates 8°00’ and 8°60’ latitude and between 124°35’ and 124°60’ longitude. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Talakag
, on the west by the municipality of Lantapan
and the city of Valencia
, and on the south by the municipality of Pangantucan
. Its eastern side is bordered by both Talakag
and Pangantucan
.
, Cagayan River
and Sawaga River. Among these rivers are the Bangahan River in the southwest, Ticalaan River in the northwest, Lantay River in the south and Manupali River in the north.
Also found within the vicinity of the mountain range are streams that flow through waterfalls, cascades and rapids. Wetlands and marshes, although not significant in area, are also found within the range. The mountain range manifests a radial type of drainage pattern.
Bukidnon
Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting from the north, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.Bukidnon is...
. It is one of the few areas in the province covered with old growth or mossy forests
Old growth forest
An old-growth forest is a forest that has attained great age , and thereby exhibits unique ecological features. An old growth forest has also usually reached a climax community...
. It covers an area of approximately 213.0134 km² (82.24493 mi²), with about 113.7175 km² (43.90657 mi²) identified as part of the critical watershed area declared under Presidential Decree 127, issued on June 29, 1987 (Muleta-Manupali Watershed). The water from these two rivers (Muleta and Manupali Rivers) is presently supporting the multimillion dam project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) of the Philippines. They then ultimately drained into the Pulangi River, which is the site of the hydroelectric dam of the National Power Corporation
National Power Corporation
The National Power Corporation , also known as the NPC or Napocor, is a state-owned company that serves as the largest provider and generator of electricity in the Philippines...
.
Geographical location
The mountain range is located in the central section of the province of BukidnonBukidnon
Bukidnon is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting from the north, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.Bukidnon is...
. It lies between the coordinates 8°00’ and 8°60’ latitude and between 124°35’ and 124°60’ longitude. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Talakag
Talakag, Bukidnon
Talakag is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 53,316 people and 8,342 households based on 2000 census.-Origin of Name:...
, on the west by the municipality of Lantapan
Lantapan, Bukidnon
-Profile of Lantapan:Lantapan is a first class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. It used to be a barrio of Malaybalay City until its creation, by virtue of Republic Act No. 4787 enacted on 18 June 1968, as a separate municipality...
and the city of Valencia
Valencia City, Bukidnon
The City of Valencia is a 2nd class city in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 162,745 people in 28,425 households.-History:...
, and on the south by the municipality of Pangantucan
Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Pangantucan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 46,689 people and 8,168 households. on 2000 census-History:...
. Its eastern side is bordered by both Talakag
Talakag, Bukidnon
Talakag is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 53,316 people and 8,342 households based on 2000 census.-Origin of Name:...
and Pangantucan
Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Pangantucan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 46,689 people and 8,168 households. on 2000 census-History:...
.
Climate
The whole area of the Kalatungan Mountain Range falls under the Type III climate which is characterized as having a short dry season lasting only one to three months and no very pronounced maximum rain period. Average temperature is 24.7°C. The area receives the highest amount of rainfall in the month of June while the driest month is March. The relative humidity varies from 71% in May to 86% in September. The area is virtually cloud-covered throughout the year.Hydrological features
The range is serves as the origin of the headwaters of the tributaries of the major river systems in Bukidnon—Pulangi RiverPulangi River
The Pulangi River , also spelled Pulangui, is the longest river in Bukidnon. It is one of the major tributaries of the Rio Grande de Mindanao, an extensive river system in Mindanao, Philippines...
, Cagayan River
Cagayan River (Cagayan de Oro)
Cagayan River, often called as Cagayan de Oro River, is one of the rivers draining the northern central part of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The river has its headwaters in the Kalatungan Mountain Range found in the central part of the province of Bukidnon. It traverses the...
and Sawaga River. Among these rivers are the Bangahan River in the southwest, Ticalaan River in the northwest, Lantay River in the south and Manupali River in the north.
Also found within the vicinity of the mountain range are streams that flow through waterfalls, cascades and rapids. Wetlands and marshes, although not significant in area, are also found within the range. The mountain range manifests a radial type of drainage pattern.