Geography
Lebak is a coastal town separated from the mainland of Sultan Kudarat by mountain ranges. It is located on the Western portion of the Province of Sultan kudarat. It is bounded by the following: North- Municipality of South Upi; South- Municipality of Kalamansig; West – Celebes Sea; East – Municipality of Esperanza and Isulan.
Lebak is marked with hilly, mountainous ranges. It is about eight feet above sea level. The plains range from level to nearly level while uplands range from nearly level to hilly. Mountainous and gently rolling slopes are suitable for intensive rice and corn farming
The approximate land area of the municipality of Lebak as of December 31, 1999 is 51,403.4445.369 hectares (assessed) roughly 514.034445 square kilometers. But for planning purposes, the area used is 47,000 hectares, pursuant to the DBM supported by the Land Management Bureau/ Bureau of Lands.
Of the 28 barangays, Salangsang has the largest with 77.2850 km2, followed by Keytodac with 63.8987 km2, Villamonte with 46.4137 km2 and Poloy-Poloy with 338.8183 km2. while Poblacion III has the smallest with 5.79411 km2. Land Area The Municipality of Lebak covers an aggregate area of 47,000 hectares with 77,139 inhabitants. It has a population density ratio of 1.69 person/hectare of the municipality’s total land area.
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