Lake Sebu (municipality)
Lake Sebu
Sbù | |
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| Municipality of Lake Sebu | |
The eponymous Lake Sebu | |
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Map of South Cotabato with Lake Sebu (municipality) highlighted | |
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Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°13′N 124°42′E / 6.22°N 124.7°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Remie M. Unggol |
| • Vice Mayor | Liezel T. Isuga |
| • Representative | Peter B. Miguel |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 50,183 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 702.00 km2 (271.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 781 m (2,562 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,570 m (5,150 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 81,221 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| • Households | 18,969 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 42.12 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 483 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 817.6 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 468.8 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 817.6 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | South Cotabato 1 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9506 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Native languages | Tboli Hiligaynon Cebuano Blaan Tagalog Maguindanaon |
| Website | lakesebuscot |
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Lake Sebu, officially the Municipality of Lake Sebu (Tboli: Benwu Sbù, /sbuʔ/; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sëbu /səˈbuʔ/; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sëbu), is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 81,221 people.
Lake Sebu is a serene municipality nestled in a "bowl of forests and mountains" within the Allah Valley Protected Landscape in South Cotabato, Philippines. Spanning an area of 89,138 hectares, it serves as both an ecological sanctuary and a cultural treasure. The area is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a vital cultural landscape, embodying the rich heritage of the T'boli, Ubo, and other indigenous groups. Known for its three scenic lakes—Lake Sebu, Lake Seloton, and Lake Lahit—the municipality is a major ecotourism destination. It features lush forests, diverse flora and fauna, and breathtaking waterfalls, including the famed Seven Falls. Beyond its natural beauty, Lake Sebu is a center of indigenous artistry, from T'nalak weaving to vibrant cultural traditions, making it a unique convergence of biodiversity and heritage in Mindanao.