Lake Sampaloc

Lake Sampaloc
Lake Sampaloc Location in the Philippines
Location	Laguna
Group	Seven Lakes of San Pablo
Coordinates	14°04′44″N 121°19′48″E / 14.079°N 121.33°E / 14.079; 121.33
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

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.