Allah River

The Ala River flows through the Allah Valley on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is located in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao. The name of the river could have come from the word of Allah itself, which is the meaning of God in Arabic.

Allah River
Allah River mouth
Allah River (Philippines)
Location
CountryPhilippines
RegionSoccsksargen
Province
  • South Cotabato
  • Sultan Kudarat
Physical characteristics
SourceLake Holon
  locationT'Boli, South Cotabato
2nd sourceLake Sebu
  locationLake Sebu, South Cotabato
MouthMindanao River
  coordinates
6°54′25″N 124°32′30″E
Basin features
Tributaries 
  right
  • Kapingkong River
  • Ga-o River

Its sources are Surallah, Lake Holon, and Lake Sebu. Its tributaries include the Kapingkong River and the Ga-o River. It empties into the Mindanao River.

It is partially controlled by the Allah River Irrigation Project, which includes several dams.

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