Can we swim in Wawa Dam?
Swimming – of course there’s water, swim all you want!
How do I get from Wawa Dam to Manila?
There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Wawa Dam by train, taxi, night bus, bus or car
- Take the train from Recto LRT to Katipunan LRT Lrt 2.
- Take a taxi from Katipunan LRT to Wawa Dam.
When was Wawa Dam abandoned?
For a long time, the Wawa Dam has been a part of the local history. Located in the province of Rodriguez Rizal and was created to provide power for Manila, founded in 1909. The dam is also known as Montalban Dam, and it was abandoned in 1968.
How many barangays are in Rodriguez Rizal?
11 barangays
Rodriguez is politically subdivided into 11 barangays (8 urban, 3 rural) with the barangays of San Isidro and San Jose being two of the most populated barangays in the municipality and in the Philippines….Barangays.
| Barangay | Population (2015 census) |
|---|---|
| Puray | 3,921 |
| Rosario | 7,244 |
| San Isidro | 117,277 |
| San Jose | 124,868 |
Who owns dam in Philippines?
The state-owned National Power Corporation is responsible for expanding electrification throughout the Philippine archipelago. It also manages the 17 large dams and 11 watersheds in the country and continues to oversee the privatization of the state’s remaining undisposed power assets.
What is the oldest dam in Philippines?
San Roque Dam
San Roque Dam (Philippines)
| San Roque Dam | |
|---|---|
| Construction began | 1998 |
| Opening date | May 1, 2003 |
| Construction cost | US $1.19 billion |
| Operator(s) | San Roque Multi-purpose Project |
Where is Wawa Dam in Rizal?
There’s a place in Rodriguez, Rizal approximately one hour drive from Metro Manila called Wawa Dam. Wawa Dam was built during American colonial era in 1909 as the only source of water supply for the people in the city. Today, it is an abandoned reservoir visited mostly by hikers as the place is in between Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binacayan.
Why should you visit the Wawa Dam in the Philippines?
Wawa is mostly known as the jump-off point when you trek to either Mt. Pamitinan or Mt. Binacayan. But, if you’re not a fan of mountain hiking – you can enjoy Wawa Dam’s picnic spots and scenery with your family and friends.
How far is WAWA from barangay hall?
I didn’t believe that till I got to visit Wawa in Rodriguez. It is a 10-minute walk from the Barangay Hall Parking area. And guests are free to swim (at your own risk coz the current is strong and the water is deep). Water is still very clean – mountaineers from the mountain will really enjoy the refreshing dip in the river dam.
How long does it take to walk to the Wawa Dam?
You just need to walk about 8-10 minutes just to reach the wawa dam waterfalls. But it’s worth it. A very relaxing place. Lots of cheap goods like vegetables and fruits along the way!