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The Cagayan River is a river on Luzon in the Philippines that runs for about 505 kilometers through the Cagayan Valley. It rises in the Caraballo Mountains, flows north through the valley, and enters the sea near Aparri. Its basin provides water for agriculture and supports communities across a large inland area of northern Luzon.

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Where does the Cagayan River begin and end?

It rises in the Caraballo Mountains on Luzon and flows north through the Cagayan Valley. After a course of about 505 kilometers, it reaches the Babuyan Channel near Aparri. [Cagayan River reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan_River)

Is the Cagayan the longest river in the Philippines?

Yes, the Cagayan is generally recognized as the longest river in the Philippines and also has the country's largest river discharge. Its basin is the country's largest river basin, covering about 25,469 square kilometers. [Philippine Supreme Court E-Library](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/5/62462)

Why is the Cagayan River important to agriculture?

The river drains the Cagayan Valley, a broad agricultural region that includes parts of Isabela and Cagayan provinces. Its basin supplies water for farming and supports communities along the river's northward course.

What is Aparri's connection to the Cagayan River?

Aparri is near the river's mouth, where the Cagayan reaches the Babuyan Channel. The town sits in a river-delta setting and serves as a gateway to the northern Philippines. [Cagayan Tourism](https://visit.cagayan.gov.ph/municipality/aparri/)

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