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Cordillera Central

mountains, Philippines

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The Cordillera Central is a mountain range located in the Philippines, specifically on the island of Luzon. This range reaches an elevation of approximately 5,500 feet (1,680 meters). It connects to the Caraballo Mountains in the north and the Sierra Madre to the east. The Cordillera Central is heavily forested and is drained by the headwaters of the Cagayan River, which flows northward.12

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