Daranak Falls

Daranak Falls is a waterfall located in the municipality of Tanay, and it's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the province of Rizal, Phiilippines.[1]

Daranak Falls
The waterfalls located in Tanay, Rizal
Daranak Falls is located in Philippines
Daranak Falls
Location within the Philippines
LocationBrgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
Coordinates14°54′N 121°31′E
TypePlunge
Total height14 m (46 ft)

Etymology

Daranak Falls came from the Tagalog word "Dadanak"which means "to flow", shortened form of "Dumaranak". The latter word was used to describe the flowing water of the falls.[2] Another origin says that it may also came from the word phrase "Dadanak ang dugo" its directly translated "the spilling of blood".[3]

See also

References

  1. "Daranak Falls - Municipality of Tanay, Rizal". tanay.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  2. jervisergino (2022-07-14). "Daranak Falls Tanay Rizal Travel Guide". Hike To Mountains. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  3. Layug, Benjie. "Daranak Falls (Tanay, Rizal) – B.L.A.S.T. – Live Life to the Fullest ……… Don't Stay Put". Retrieved 2022-08-15.


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