Sacol Island
Sacol Island in Zamboanga City
Sacol Island is located in Philippines
Sacol Island
Sacol Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates6°57′35″N 122°14′2″E / 6.95972°N 122.23389°E / 6.95972; 122.23389
Adjacent to
Administration
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
CityZamboanga City
Additional information
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Sacol is an island in Zamboanga City, Philippines.[1] It is composed mainly of mangrove swamps and has the Sacol hill as its most prominent feature at 781 feet (238 m).[2] In historic times, the island served as a refuge for merchants and sailors from nearby Basilan and Zamboanga that was caught under severe weather.[3] Currently, it is a known scuba diving spot[4] and a source of seafood.[5]

Residents in the area are mostly Muslims.[6] As of July 2023, the island is home to 14,000 people under four baranggays:[7] Busay, Landang-Laum, Landang-Gua and Pasilmata.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Banos, Franklin Harry Maletsky & Philipe J. "Islands of Zamboanga City - Philippines - Zamboanga.com". www.zamboanga.com. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
  2. ^ Center, United States Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic/Topographic (1979). Sailing Directions (enroute) for the Philippines. Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center. p. 357. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. ^ Unson, John (15 October 2022). "Historic southern island gets first ever telecoms tower". Philstar.com. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Sacol Island gets round the clock power service". www.napocor.gov.ph. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  5. ^ Go, R. G. Antonet (23 July 2022). "DICT to provide Zambo City's Sacol Island with internet". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Philippines Crossfire Kills Many". The Albany Herald. 20 April 1995. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  7. ^ Peñalosa, Clennkei C. (3 July 2023). "DICT kicks-off smart village initiative in Sacol island, Zamboanga". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 6 November 2023.

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