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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.
Site of the an American colonial era schoolhouse known as a Gabaldon. Land donated and named after Doña Prudencia Fule. 1930s [13] Manila Railroad's San Pablo station in 1923: San Pablo Railway station: 14.0689 ° N, 121.3213° E American colonial era railway station instrumental to the transport of coconuts, the city's major cash crop 1911 [14]
The lakes are threatened by human intervention and exploitation, most especially Lake Sampaloc, which is located right in the center of San Pablo City. Several illegal settlements , illegal fish pens , commercial and business infrastructures on the shores have proliferated on some of the lakes causing increased pollution.
The youngest maar, 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) wide Sampaloc Lake was formed about 500–700 years ago according to local legend, the last major activity in the volcanic field. [ 1 ] Volcanism is still evident through the presence of geothermal areas like mud and hot springs. [ 1 ]
Public Playground at Sampalok Lake (Katuparan ng Pangarap: Fulfillment of Dreams) is a public playground in the city built during the term of mayor Atty. Zacarias Africa Ticzon, who as well improved tourism places around Lake Sampaloc, that is near the municipal City Hall. Both places serve as haven for sports, and recreation.
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In 1935, Teodoro Asedillo operated in Sampaloc and nearby towns in Laguna and was branded as an outlaw by authorities. [5] He was joined by Nicolas Encallado, a Sampaloc native and veteran of the Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American war. A manhunt was launched against Asedillo and Sampaloc and other towns were subjected to surveillance ...