Laurel, Batangas

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Laurel
Municipality
Municipality of Laurel
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Flag of Laurel
Flag
Official seal of Laurel
Seal
Map of Batangas with Laurel highlighted
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Laurel is located in Philippines
Laurel
Laurel
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.05°N 120.9°E / 14.05; 120.9Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.05°N 120.9°E / 14.05; 120.9
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 3rd district
FoundedJune 21, 1969 [1]
Named forMiguel and Jose P. Laurel
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoan L. Amo
 • Vice MayorRachelle B. Ogalinola
 • RepresentativeMa. Theresa V. Collantes
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate24,410 voters (2019)
Area
[3]
 • Total71.29 km2 (27.53 sq mi)
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Highest elevation
699 m (2,293 ft)
Lowest elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [4]
 • Total43,210
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Households
8,551
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence25.67% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue₱101,051,998.64 (2016)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 2 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4221
PSGC
041011000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesTagalog
Websitelaurelbatangas.gov.ph

Laurel, officially the Municipality of Laurel (Tagalog: Bayan ng Laurel), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,210 people. [4]

Laurel had had been part of Talisay, its current neighbor town. The town used to be known as Bayuyungan. On May 25, 1961, the town of Talisay was divided into two municipalities, and the new town was renamed "Laurel" after Miguel Laurel, known as the first notable Laurel in the Philippines and a longtime patriarch of the place and Jose P. Laurel, a former president.

Geography[]

Laurel is located at

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14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.05°N 120.9°E / 14.05; 120.9.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 71.29 square kilometres (27.53 sq mi) [6] constituting 2.29% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometre- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays[]

Laurel is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[7]


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020 [4] 2010 [8]
041011001 As‑Is 5.4% 2,354 2,133 ▴ 0.96%
041011002 Balakilong 9.5% 4,118 3,974 ▴ 0.34%
041011004 Berinayan 4.6% 2,008 1,613 ▴ 2.14%
041011006 Bugaan East 4.7% 2,028 1,811 ▴ 1.10%
041011007 Bugaan West 5.5% 2,374 2,290 ▴ 0.35%
041011008 Buso‑buso 6.2% 2,692 2,445 ▴ 0.93%
041011010 Dayap Itaas 1.7% 752 494 ▴ 4.14%
041011011 Gulod 6.4% 2,746 2,501 ▴ 0.91%
041011012 Leviste 5.4% 2,351 1,884 ▴ 2.16%
041011013 Molinete 3.4% 1,480 1,442 ▴ 0.25%
041011014 Niyugan 2.8% 1,219 1,252 ▾ −0.26%
041011015 Paliparan 2.1% 887 760 ▴ 1.50%
041011016 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 1.3% 570 507 ▴ 1.14%
041011017 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 3.3% 1,438 1,265 ▴ 1.24%
041011018 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 1.5% 663 759 ▾ −1.30%
041011019 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 1.4% 610 593 ▴ 0.27%
041011020 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 1.8% 790 674 ▴ 1.54%
041011021 San Gabriel 5.9% 2,559 2,340 ▴ 0.87%
041011022 San Gregorio 7.9% 3,433 2,931 ▴ 1.54%
041011023 Santa Maria 5.1% 2,217 1,986 ▴ 1.07%
041011024 Ticub 5.0% 2,155 2,020 ▴ 0.63%
Total 43,210 35,674 ▴ 1.87%

Climate[]

hideClimate data for Ibaan, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66) 		19
(66) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4) 		13
(0.5) 		14
(0.6) 		32
(1.3) 		101
(4.0) 		142
(5.6) 		208
(8.2) 		187
(7.4) 		175
(6.9) 		131
(5.2) 		68
(2.7) 		39
(1.5) 		1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics[]

Population census of Laurel
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 13,137—    
1975 15,143+2.89%
1980 17,889+3.39%
1990 22,099+2.14%
1995 23,781+1.38%
2000 27,604+3.25%
2007 34,953+3.31%
2010 35,674+0.75%
2015 39,444+1.93%
2020 43,210+1.81%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [8] [11][12]

In the 2020 census, Laurel had a population of 43,210. [4] The population density was 610 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi).

Economy[]

  • Fishing – Laurel's main economical source is fish culture in Taal Lake where most of local residents base their trade.
  • Farming – Small rice paddies on the foothills of Taal canyon ridge provide for ricefields to farmers.
  • Real estate – The town's vast land resource provide ideal location for real estate developers such as Megaworld and which are mostly based in Metro Manila. Among the major real estate subdivisions located in Barangay San Gregorio are Canyon Woods and Twin Lakes.[19]

Government[]

Municipal hall

Elected municipal officials (2019–2022):[20]

  • Mayor: Joan Amo (PDP-Laban)
  • Vice Mayor: Rachelle Ogalinola (PDP-Laban)
  • Councilors:
    • Romulo Macaraig (PDP-Laban)
    • Shiela Marcelino (PDP-Laban)
    • Junie Ulitin (PDP-Laban)
    • Vincent Endaya (Independent)
    • Andreo Landicho (PDP-Laban)
    • Flaviano Panglilinan (PDP-Laban)
    • Domingo Tenorio (PDP-Laban)
    • Luciano Gardiola (PDP-Laban)

Former mayors[]

  • Placido Amo: (1972-1986) (1988-1992), 18 years in service
  • Joven De Grano: (1992-1995), three years in service
  • Natalio Panganiban: (1986-1988) and (1995-2004), 11 years in service
  • John Benedict Panganiban: (2004-2010), six years in service
  • Randy James Amo: (2010–2019)

Gallery[]

  • Laurel Municipal Hall

  • Laurel Police Station

  • Street in Poblacion Laurel

  • Laurel welcome arch

  • Laurel Church

  • Twin Lakes shopping village

References[]

  1. ^ http://laurelbatangas.gov.ph/49th-founding-anniversary-of-the-municipality-of-laurel-schedule-of-activities/
  2. ^  Municipality of Laurel | (DILG)
  3. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  6. ^ "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Municipal: Laurel, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Laurel: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  12. ^ "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  14. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  19. ^ "Twin Lakes : Tagaytay Philippines". Twinlakestagaytay.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
  20. ^ "LAUREL, BATANGAS elections 2019". Rappler. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

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