Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Municipality of Lake Sebu (Tboli: Benwu Sbù,[5] /sbuʔ/; Hiligaynon: Banwa sg Sëbu, /səˈbuʔ/; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sëbu) is a 1st class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 87,442 people.[3]

Lake Sebu

Sbù
Municipality
Municipality of Lake Sebu
The eponymous Lake Sebu
Seal
Nickname(s): 
  • Home of the T'nalak Weavers(ing)
  • Philippines' Natural Wonder
  • Summer Capital of Southern Mindanao
  • Bowl of Forest and Mountains
Map of South Cotabato with Lake Sebu highlighted
Lake Sebu
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°13′N 124°42′E
Country Philippines
RegionSoccsksargen (Region XII)
ProvinceSouth Cotabato
District2nd District
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFloro S. Gandam
 • Vice MayorRemie M. Unggol
 • CongressmanFerdinand L. Hernandez
 • Electorate40,126 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total702.00 km2 (271.04 sq mi)
Elevation
730.3 m (2,396.0 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total87,442
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
 • Households
18,513
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence64% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)224,578,056.21 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9506
PSGC
126319000
IDD : area code +63 (0)83
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesTboli
Hiligaynon
Cebuano
Blaan language
Tagalog
Websitelakesebuscot.gov.ph

The bestselling Lonely Planet described Lake Sebu as a place located in a “bowl of forests and mountains.” The 42,450-hectare landscape consisting the domains of the Allah Valley is recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a cultural landscape in Mindanao.[6]

Geography
Lake Sebu

The placid lake of Lake Sebu can be found in Allah Valley near the municipality of Surallah, South Cotabato. Surrounded by rolling hills and mountains covered with thick rain forest, the lake has an area of 354 hectares (870 acres), with an elevation of approximately 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).

Barangays

Lake Sebu is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

  • Bacdulong
  • Denlag
  • Halilan
  • Hanoon
  • Klubi
  • Lake Lahit
  • Lamcade
  • Lamdalag
  • Lamfugon
  • Lamlahak
  • Lower Maculan
  • Luhib
  • Ned
  • Poblacion
  • Lake Seloton
  • Talisay
  • Takunel
  • Upper Maculan
  • Tasiman
  • Koronadal

Climate
Climate data for Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 146
(5.7)		 121
(4.8)		 164
(6.5)		 212
(8.3)		 347
(13.7)		 397
(15.6)		 364
(14.3)		 366
(14.4)		 302
(11.9)		 308
(12.1)		 280
(11.0)		 192
(7.6)		 3,199
(125.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 15.5 19.4 22.7 29.0 28.9 27.9 27.5 26.5 28.1 27.2 22.6 292
Source: Meteoblue [7]

Demographics
Population census of Lake Sebu
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 34,350—    
1995 47,617+6.31%
2000 54,142+2.79%
2007 60,401+1.52%
2010 76,170+8.81%
2015 87,442+2.66%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][8][9][10]

The lake's shores and the surrounding rainforest are home to the indigenous T'bolis, Tirurays, Ubos and Manobos. One of the major tribes, the T'bolis are known for their weaving skills and brassware production as well as fishing skills. The rest of the population are made of Ilonggos, Bicolanos and Ilocanos.

Economy

The economy is based on aquaculture of Tilapia grown in large fish cages floating in the lake. More than one half of the land around the lake is cultivated for agriculture. The Philippine government is also trying to promote ecotourism in the area. The finishing of a concrete road cut the travel time from 4 hours to less than 30 minutes greatly improving trade and commerce.

Wildlife

Wild boars and Philippine Deer which are considered endangered live around the lake. The lake and the surrounding rainforest are natural habitat to egrets, kingfishers, swallows, herons, Philippine cockatoos and kites.

Environmental conservation

The Philippine government proclaimed a 924.5 square kilometres (357.0 sq mi) area as a protected landscape. On the south-eastern watershed of the lake, a bamboo plantation was established.

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: South Cotabato". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. http://tboli.webonary.org/?s=sbu&search=Search&key=&tax=-1&displayAdvancedSearchName=0
  6. https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/89575-beautiful-beaches-waterfalls-lakes-mindanao
  7. "Lake Sebu: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. "Province of South Cotabato". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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