Magat River topographic map
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Name: Magat River topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Magat River, Cagayan Valley, Philippines (17.00141 121.72343 17.01996 121.76850)
Average elevation: 151 ft
Minimum elevation: 121 ft
Maximum elevation: 194 ft
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