| Iloilo River | |
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.jpg) Iloilo River in Iloilo City Proper | |
.svg)  Iloilo River (Philippines) Show map of Philippines | |
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| Native name | Subâ sang Iloilo (Hiligaynon) |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| City/municipality | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Iloilo-Batiano River Basin |
| • location | Oton |
| Mouth | Iloilo Strait |
• location | Iloilo City |
• coordinates | 10°41′34″N122°35′05″E / 10.69278°N 122.58472°E /10.69278; 122.58472 |
| Length | 26.4 km (16.4 mi)[1] |
| Basin size | 82.5 sq.kilometres (31.8 sq. miles) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Iloilo River – Iloilo Strait |
| Bridges | 11 |
TheIloilo River is anestuarine river located in the southeastern part of the province ofIloilo, inWestern Visayas,Philippines. The river starts inOton at theBatiano estuary, then traverses through theIloilo Citydistricts ofArevalo,Molo,Mandurriao,La Paz,Lapuz, and theCity Proper, before emptying into theIloilo Strait.
As an estuary, the river level fluctuates with the tides. This flow brings in nutrients from the sea, which makes the Iloilo River a nursery for fish species such asbangus andtilapia. The banks of the river are home to 22 of the country's 35mangrove species, as well as the raremetapenaeus insolitus.[1]
Iloilo River wharf, includingMuelle Loney Street in the Iloilo City Proper, is a natural harbor which made it a preferred port of call for ships seeking protection from strong winds and tropical monsoons. It serves as port for inter island ferries that travel from Iloilo City toBacolod onNegros and toGuimaras. It is also a drop-off point for fishing vessels that bring in their catch from the sea to be delivered to markets all over Iloilo.
ThePort of Iloilo was opened for international trade on 1855 and the coming of British Vice-consulNicholas Loney, a year later, that led to the fast development of sugar industry in the region.
TheIloilo River Esplanade is a park development stretches on both sides of the river banks constructed as a recreation area and an attraction for visitors.[2]
The bridges that cross the river include, into City Proper theQuirino-Lopez Bridge (built 1967, rehabilitated 2000) going to Lapuz district andForbes (1910, rehabilitated 1975), Jalandoni and Drilon bridges going to La Paz district; andDiversion Bridge (1982) andCarpenter Bridge (2010, replacing a now-pedestrian only bridge) between Mandurriao and Molo districts.[3][4]
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