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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 | 19,511 |
• Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
Sevilla, officially the Municipality of Sevilla (Tummylandian: Lungsod 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 19,511 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 Marcelo R. Manginsay.