Basin area 1,503 km² Discharge 40.29 m³/s Country Philippines Cities Passi, Iloilo | Length 123 km Basin area 1,503 km² Mouth elevation 0 | |
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- average 40.29 m/s (1,422.83 cu ft/s) - max 50.17 m/s (1,771.74 cu ft/s) - min 30.42 m/s (1,074.27 cu ft/s) | ||
Jalaur River, also known as Jalaud River is the second largest river in island of Panay and the 17th largest river system in the Philippines in terms of drainage basin size. It has an estimated drainage area of 1,503 square kilometers and travels 123 kilometers from its source to its mouth in the Guimaras Strait. It drains the eastern portion of the island and traverses through Passi City and the towns of Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Pototan, Dingle, San Enrique, Duenas, and Calinog.
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Map of Jalaur River, Philippines
The river is of great economic importance to the province of Iloilo. It provides irrigation to farmlands in the province as well as providing a source of potable water for its inhabitants.
Discharge
The river has an annual average discharge of 40.29 m³/second.
Flooding
The lower reached of Jalaur River experiences seasonal flooding. When there is heavy downpour, during the months of June–September, the river overflows and floods the surrounding area. Panay island is also located within the typhoon belt, which experiences several typhoons annually, is also a major factor of flooding of the river.
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Economic Importance
Jalaur River is used in irrigating 15,519 hectares in the province of Iloilo through the Jalaur River Irrigation System.
The Metro Iloilo Water District Services, the potable water provider for Iloilo City also source out some of their water requirement from the river.