Sacol
Island in the Philippines
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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]
Sacol Island in Zamboanga City | |
.svg)  Sacol Island Location within the Philippines | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 6°57′35″N 122°14′2″E |
| Adjacent to | |
| Administration | |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Additional information | |
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Residents in the area are mostly Muslims.[6] As of July 2023, the island is home to 14,000 people under four barangays,[7] namely Busay, Landang Laum, Landang Gua, and Pasilmata.[4]
