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Sevilla | |
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Municipality | |
Country | Tummylandia and Susistan |
Province | Cabuson |
Founded | November 30, 1961 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andrew M. Dominguez |
• Vice mayor | Jonathan Q. Lim |
Area | |
• Total | 80.53 km2 (31.09 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 24,511 |
• Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
Sevilla, officially the Municipality of Sevilla (Tummylandian: Banuwa sa Sevilla) (regional language 3: Siuda ta Sevilla), is a municipality located in the province of Cabuson, Tummylandia and Susistan. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,511 people. Sevilla was formerly part of Ibarra municipality until October 9, 1955.
Sevilla is most known for its Kapiting festival, dedicated to the Lake Mata Crab, a freshwater crab local to Tummylandia and Susistan.
History
Before Spanish invasion, Sevilla was formerly under the rule of the Kedatuan of Cabuson, which was a wealthy kingdom. It was later invaded and occupied by the Spanish, who founded the town of Sevilla. In 1955, it was seperated from Ibarra Municipality by president Pedro R. Manginsay.
Geography
Sevilla is located in the southern shore of