The Loboc River (also called Loay River) is a river in the
Bohol province
Bohol (), officially the Province of Bohol ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Bohol; tl, Lalawigan ng Bohol), is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. It ...
of the
Philippines
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. It is one of the major tourist destinations of Bohol.
The source of the Loboc River is located in the town of
Loboc, almost in the center of Bohol. From Loboc, the river takes a westerly course for a distance of about then flows due south into the Mindanao or
Bohol Sea
The Bohol Sea, also called the Mindanao Sea, is a sea located between the Visayas and Mindanao islands in the Philippines. It lies south of Bohol and Leyte and north of Mindanao. Siquijor and Camiguin are its two major islands.
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. Its drainage area of approximately, , is bordered by a horseshoe-shaped chain of mountain peaks rising to an elevation of . Rainfall is distributed almost uniformly throughout the year, thus Loboc River has a steady and high base flow.
Attractions
The Loboc river passes through the town center of the
Municipality of Loboc, offering a riverside view of the
Loboc church
The San Pedro Apostol Parish Church (also ''Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church'', Spanish: ''Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro Apóstol''), commonly known as Loboc Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Loboc, Bohol, Philippin ...
across the highway. Various activities on the river, including the
river cruise
A river cruise is a voyage along inland waterways, often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns.
Descriptions
River da ...
and standup paddleboarding
typically feature a scenic trip upriver to Busay falls,
or to various points in the river where visitors can enjoy buffets, cultural presentations, firefly watching,
, and even
paddleboard yoga
Paddleboard Yoga, invented by 2009, is the practice of modern yoga as exercise, and sometimes specific transitions between postures, while stand up paddleboarding, usually with the board in calm water, such as a lake. Beginners may practice this ...
.
Prior to an
earthquake that struck Bohol in 2013, night cruises on the Loboc river also featured lightshows through colored lights installed on the river banks. However, the lights were severely damaged due to the said earthquake.
Hydroelectricity
There is one
hydroelectric plant on the Loboc River. Construction on the plant began in 1955, completed in 1957 and an expansion completed in 1968.
See also
Other significant rivers in Bohol:
*
Abatan River
*
Inabanga River
The Inabanga River is the largest river in Bohol, Philippines. It is long and up to deep at its mouth at the town of Inabanga.
Its name means "Rented River", from the root word ''abang'' which means "rent". Due to drownings and attacks by croco ...
References
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Loboc River, Bohol
{{Protected areas in Central Visayas
Rivers of the Philippines
Landforms of Bohol
Tourist attractions in Bohol