One of the known facts for the Philippines is the longest rivers of the country. There are actually ten longest rivers in the country in which the Philippine Tourism proudly present them as spots for the traveling people, Filipinos or not. Rio Grande de Cagayan or simply Cagayan River, with a total length of 505 kilometers, is the longest and widest river in the Philippines. This great river of great economic importance bisects the Cagayan Valley from north to south. Also considered as the mightiest watercourse, Cagayan River sources its water from smaller rivers and streams in the 3 most popular mountain ranges in the country namely; Sierra Madre, Caraballo and Cordillera.
The list below tells us the complete ten longest rivers in the country.
1. Cagayan River with 505 km
2. Mindanao River with 375 km
3. Magat River with 353 km
4. Agusan River with 350 km
5. Pampanga River with 260 km
6. Agno River with 206 km
7. Abra River with 178 km
8. Abulog River with 175 km
9. Chico River with 174.7 km
10. Davao River with 160 km

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