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Lake Sebu, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Lake Sebu is a small city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 21,767. Elevation: 2,385 ft (727 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

21,767 Population 69/sq mi density
2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
70.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lake Sebu

Lake Sebu

Lake Sebu, is a natural lake located in the municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato within the Alah Valley region. The Philippine government has recognized it as one of the country's most important watersheds. Lake Sebu is one of the many bodies of water supplying important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato.

People

Population21,767
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain70.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Population21,767
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Coordinates6.2248°, 124.7104°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation70.2 inches (1,783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lake Sebu

Lake Sebu is a small city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 21,767. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet (727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Lake Sebu

Lake Sebu has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1602 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30° 126.6
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.4° 95.7
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 21.2° / 31.6° 75.4
Apr 26.4°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32° 109.9
May 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 32.2° 164.7
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 22.6° / 30.4° 179.2
Jul 25°C / 77°F 22.5° / 29.5° 241.3
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 22.3° / 29.2° 122.0
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.1° 108.6
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 22.6° / 30.3° 157.5
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.3° 113.4
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 30.4° 107.4
Lake Sebu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Area313.6 sq mi (812.2 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates6.2248°N, 124.7104°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 139 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 55 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 89 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 132 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 104 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 103 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 124 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 82 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 74 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 62 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 76 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 113 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 127 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 69 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 110 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 55 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 41 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 89 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 74 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 43 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 105 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 118 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in

Lake Sebu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Lake Sebu

Institution Type Founded Website
Notre Dame of Kiamba University

Schools in Lake Sebu

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Klubi Elementary School
Talisay Integrated High School
Talisay Integrated School
SCMSI Lem-Ehek High School
Datal Ligaw Elementary School
Takunel Elementary School
Bakdulong Elementary School
T'bong Elementary School
Demamis Integrated School
Luhib Elementary School
Odos Angkoy Elementary School
King's of Lake Sebu
Lake Soluton Integrated High School
Bulol Lahak Elementary School
Defensor Elementary School
Lamcade Integrated School
Lake Lahit Elementary School
Lamlahak Elementary School
Diente Elementary School
Marmylone Learning Center
Lem-ehek Elementary School
Tablo Elementary School
Santa Cruz Mission School, Incorporated - Dekolon High School
Lemlunay Elementary School
Lamfugon Elementary School
Lake Sebu National High School
Lake Sebu Central Elementary School
Datu Kahar Macasayon Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Lake Sebu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lake Sebu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Gongs
The Treasures of Maitum

Libraries in Lake Sebu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kiamba Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lake Sebu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan
Banga Public Market
Kiamba Municipal Fishport
Kiamba Public Market
Lake Sebu Live Tilapia
Lake Sebu Public Market
Maitum Public Market
Simbo Satellite Market
Surallah Public Market
T'Boli Public Market
T'Boli Public Market 2
Tabilil Mini Market
Tampakan Public Market
Tiboli South Cotabato Public Market
Tupi Public Market

Hotels in Lake Sebu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunrise Garden Lake Resort

Restaurants in Lake Sebu

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Fresco
Bob Nowong
Camp Hill Paradise
El Galong
Evalandia Lake Vista
Lamban’s Grill and Restaurant
Lantaw Lake
Lantaw Lake Restaurant
Lemobung Lodge
Merl Garden Spring Resort
Merry May’s Resto
Monte Cielo
Mountain Lake Eco Resort
Mountain Log Resort
Mountaineer's View Resto Bar
Nadine's Lake Resort
Neneng’s La Paz Batchoy
Punta Isla Floating Restaurant
Sa Balai Lake View Resort
Sunrise Garden Lake Resort
Tolento Bar & Resto
Yanna's Resto and Sugbahan

Cafes in Lake Sebu

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Rodrigo
Crystal and Pearls Milk Tea Shop

Clinics in Lake Sebu

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC)
Lake Lahit Barangay Health Center
Lamlahak Barngay Health Center
Lamlahak Barngay Health Center
PH #703367065
TB DOTS

Bus Stations in Lake Sebu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Sebu Public Terminal

Gas Stations in Lake Sebu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaoil
South Oil

Airports Near Lake Sebu

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kalamansig AirportSmall Airport
Kling AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Lebak AirstripSmall Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Sebu

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CAMACOP Lake Sebu
Christian Community Church
Christian Community Church
Genesaret Baptist Church
Holy Resurrection Othodox Church
Jesus is Alive Community Ministries International
Jesus is Lord Ministries International - Lake Sebu
Lemlunay GKK Chapel
Our Lady of Fatima GKK Chapel
Our Lady of Fatima GKK Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sr. San Roque - Lake Lahit GKK
St. John de Baptist Exaltation of the Cross GKK
St. John the Baptist Church
St. Raphael Archangel - Sitio Tabete GKK
The Salvation Army

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
781 m (2,562 ft)
Area
702.0 km² (271.0 mi²)
Postal Code
9506
Website
lakesebuscot.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Sebu

What is the population of Lake Sebu?

Lake Sebu has a population of 21,767 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 313.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lake Sebu?

Lake Sebu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.

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