Lake Sampaloc
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Lake Sampaloc is a volcanic crater lake in Laguna on the island of Luzon. It is the largest of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. Nearly half of the lake's depth has a shallow depression at the bottom, indicating its volcanic origin. The lake is behind San Pablo city hall and is dotted with fishpens and small cottages built on stilts.
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Lake Sampaloc | |
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Location | Laguna |
Group | Seven Lakes of San Pablo |
Coordinates | 14°04′44″N 121°19′48″E |
Type | maar |
Basin countries | Philippines |
Max. width | 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) |
Surface area | 104 hectares (260 acres) |
Average depth | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Max. depth | 27 metres (89 ft) |
Settlements | San Pablo City |
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