Lake Manguao | |
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Location | Palawan |
Coordinates | 10°45′48″N119°32′47″E / 10.76333°N 119.54639°E Coordinates: 10°45′48″N119°32′47″E / 10.76333°N 119.54639°E |
Type | lake |
Basin countries | Philippines |
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