Lake Lanao (Maranao: Ranao or Ranaw) [2] is a large ancient lake [3] in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. With a surface area of 340 km 2 (130 sq mi), [2] it is the largest lake in Mindanao, the deepest and second largest lake in the Philippines, and counted as one of the 15 ancient lakes in the world.

Lake Lanao, lake, west-central Mindanao, Philippines. It is situated just south of Marawi, northwest of the Butig Mountains. Lake Lanao is the second largest lake in the Philippines and has an area of 131 square miles (340 square km).

Lake Lanao is a large, oligotrophic freshwater lake, located on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. It is the second largest lake in the country, the largest on the island and is one of the 15 ancient lakes of the Planet.

Aug 31, 2021 · Lake Lanao is the second largest lake in the Philippines after Laguna de Bay. It is one of only 15 ancient lakes in the world. It is volcanic in origin and is estimated to be around two million years old, making it a perfect lake where the world’s most unique species could thrive.

Feb 18, 2021 · Lake Lanao is estimated to be around 10 million years old (World Lake Database) and is listed as one of the 17 ancient lakes of the world with a tectonic-volcanic origin. It is the second largest lake in the Philippines and the largest one in Mindanao, home to 18 endemic cyprinids (freshwater fishes related to the carps and minnows) that are ...

With a surface area of 340 km 2 (130 sq mi), it is the largest lake in Mindanao, the deepest and second largest lake in the Philippines, and counted as one of the 15 ancient lakes in the world. Scholars have been pushing for the lake's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Although the second-largest lake in the Philippines and considered one of 17 ancient lakes of the world, Lake Lanao is little known and seldom visited by tourists. Covering over 84,000 acres on a high plateau surrounded on three sides by mountains in the Mindanao Super Region, this jewel is the source of over 50% of the hydroelectric power for ...

Sep 25, 2024 · Lake Lanao, the largest lake in Mindanao and the second-largest in the Philippines, is a natural marvel that has captivated visitors and locals alike for centuries. Spanning approximately 363 square kilometers, the lake boasts an average depth of 30 meters and a maximum depth of 120 meters.

Lake Lanao is the second largest lake in the Philippines. The largest lake in Mindanao. The people living around the lake are called Maranaos . They have a very rich and colourful culture. The Maranao Royal House is called Torogan. Around the lakes also are beautiful mosques since almost 100% of Maranaos are muslims.

Aug 5, 2013 · Have you ever seen a breathtaking creation? Lanao Lake is one of the most attractive sites in the Philippines. Surrounded by the artistic and graceful Maranao community, it is famed to be the second largest and deepest lake in the archipelago.