Lake Caliraya
Lake Caliraya is a man-made lake situated in the municipalities of Lumban, Cavinti, and Kalayaan in Laguna province, Philippines. Created in 1939, the lake has developed as a popular spot for water sports and outdoor recreation including fishing. Surrounding the lake are a number of resorts and vacation homes which cater to tourists.
| Lake Caliraya | |
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Landsat photo | |
Lake Caliraya Location within the Philippines | |
| Location | Laguna and Quezon, Luzon Island |
| Coordinates | 14°17′24″N 121°31′48″E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Philippines |
| Max. length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,050 ha (2,600 acres) |
| Shore length1 | 157 km (98 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Islands | over 30 |
| Settlements | |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
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