Matalag River

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Matalag River
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The Matalag River and with a view of Mount Maoanan
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Matalag River mouth
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Matalag River (Philippines)
Location
Country Philippines
Region
Province
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Cordillera mountains
Mouth Chico River
  location
Rizal, Cagayan
  coordinates
17°49′55″N121°27′54″E / 17.832049°N 121.465124°E / 17.832049; 121.465124
Length115 km (71 mi)
Basin size1,330 km2 (510 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMatalag–Chico–Cagayan

The Matalag River is a river in the Philippines flowing from the town of Kabugao in Apayao province to Rizal town in Cagayan province. It is a tributary of the Chico River, which later joins the Cagayan River, [2] the longest river in the country. The Isneg people settled within its area. [3]

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