Lake Butig National Park
Topography and ecology
Lake Butig lies in the southern part of Lanao del Sur at the foot of the Butig Mountain range. It is located specifically at the Barangay of Pindolonan, Butig, Lanao del Sur. At 500 meters above sea level, the lake is a magnet for visitors seeking to cool off where a swimming resort has been set up owing to its invigorating climate. The surrounding forest has been known to house at least four species of birds: hornbills, parrots, woodpeckers and wild ducks. Other fauna includes Philippine monkeys, Philippine deer and wild pigs.
Mounts Makaturing and Somiorang river form Barangay Dalama and Lingcoan, Lunay near in Tambac, Macadar a natural backdrop to the lake. It can be reached via the Lake Lanao Circumferential Road from Marawi, a 30-kilometer journey.
References
- ^ "Republic Act No. 4190". Chan Robles. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Towns and Cities – Butig". Biyahero.net. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
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