Biñan, Laguna

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infoboxtitle = Municipality of Biñan ||
native_name = Bayan ng Biñan |
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locatormapfile = Ph_locator_laguna_binan.png |
caption      = Map of Laguna showing the location of Biñan|
region       = CALABARZON (Region IV-A)  |
province     = Laguna |
districts    = 1st District of Laguna |
barangays    = 24|
class        = 1st|
mayor        = Marlyn Alonte|

|leader_title1 = Vice Mayor |leader_name1 = Arman Dimaguila

founded      = 1571 and 1791|
areakm2      = 43.50|
pop2007      = 262,735|
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zipcode      = 4024 |
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Population Census of Biñan
Census	Pop.	Rate
1995	160,206	—
2000	201,186	5.01%
2007	262,735	3.75%

Biñan is a first class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Accessible from Metro Manila via the South Luzon Expressway, Biñan has become both a suburban residential community of Metro Manila and a location for some of the Philippines' largest industrial estates and export processing zones. According to the latest census, it has a population of 262,735 in 42,307 households.

Biñan is the first municipality of Laguna from Metro Manila next to San Pedro. The municipality is one of three comprising the first district of Laguna.

[edit] Cityhood Status as of October 30, 2009

Republic Act 9740 converting the municipality of Biñan in the province of Laguna into a component city to be known as the City of Biñan was approved by the president of the Republic of the Philippines on October 30, 2009. A plebiscite to ratify Republic Act 9740 will be soon announced by the COMELEC. When that happens, Biñan will be the 4th. and the newest city in the province of Laguna.

[edit] Built up area

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the city is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part.

The Municipality of Biñan is located in the Province of Laguna, about 40 kilometres south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Santa Rosa City and on the west by Carmona, Cavite. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay.

Biñan covers a total land area of 4,350 hectares that represents 2.5 percent of the entire Laguna area. Biñan is the third most populated, (9.8% of the provincial population) next only to Calamba City (12.66%) and San Pedro (11.42%). It comprises 24 barangays, all classified as urban.

At present, Binan, Laguna is being governed by its able and young leaders headed by municipal Mayor Marlyn B. Alonte-Naguiat; Vice Mayor- Atty. Walfredo R. Dimaguila and Councilors: Rene C. Manabat, Mariel Micor, Jose Magtangol Carait, Elmario B. Dimaranan, Vicente Tan Gana, Jr. MBA, Gat-Ala A. Alatiit, Alfredo A. Arcega and Rodrigo Casas.

[edit] Barangays

The Municipality of Biñan is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.

Biñan
Bungahan
Santo Tomas (Calabuso)
Canlalay
Casile
De La Paz
Ganado
San Francisco (Halang)
Langkiwa
Loma
Malaban
Malamig
Mamplasan
Platero
Poblacion (City Proper)
Santo Niño (San Anton)
San Antonio
San Jose
San Vicente
Soro-Soro
Santo Domingo
Santo Tomas
Timbao
Tubigan
Zapote

[edit] History

Captain Juan de Salcedo discovered Biñan who founded it at the end of June 1571, a month after Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established Manila when he explored the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines and second in Asia.

Where Binan got its name is a mystery. Some deduced that before Salcedo proceeded to Cainta and Taytay finally reaching Bay, he landed in Binan. According to the story, Padres Alfonso de Alvarado and Diego Espinar planted a huge wooden cross on the spot where the present day Don Isidro Labrador parish stands and co-celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass. Curious natives gathered and the two Spanish missionaries took advantage of the situation. They baptized each one of them. From then on, old folks say they called the place “Binyagan,” which means a baptismal place. The Spanish tongue’s difficulty in pronouncing the local dialect acquired for the once town its name— "Binan".

When the seat of the provincial government of the Provincia dela Laguna de Bay was moved from Bay to Pagsanjan in 1688, Binan separated from its mother town Tabuco (now Cabuyao).

In 1791, during the time of Pablo Faustino, Santa Rosa separated from Biñan. The following year, January 15 Sta Rosa de Lima was established and became an independent town.

June 1869 when a young boy Jose Rizal went to Binan with his brother Paciano. They proceeded to his aunt's house where Jose was to lodge. Here, his first formal education was entrusted to Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz who after a year and a half of tutelage advised young Rizal to continue higher education in Manila.

(Historically, Biñan is nationally recognized in the books related to the biography of José Rizal, the country's national hero. It was said that Jose Rizal took residence in the areas near the town proper during his childhood and was formally educated in one of its schools. His teacher is Justiniano Cruz Aquino. In honor of Jose Rizal, a plaque of recognition was bestowed on the house where he stayed at. A monument now stands at the center of Biñan's town plaza in recognition of Biñan's affiliation to Rizal.)

[edit] Economy

Biñan has been popularly recognized as the trading center area immediately south of Metro Manila. Retailers from nearby towns often plow the city proper to purchase goods and merchandise intended to be sold elsewhere.

A common sight is the preparations and setting up of the wholesalers and the arrival of jeepneys and trucks carrying various items such as fruits, vegetables, dry goods, dairy products, meat, fish, etc. The market activity would be 24 hours with peak reaching the early hours (3:00-7:00am) as Filipinos are known to work in the early hours of the day trying to prevent exposure to the beating sun.

The municipality is also known for pancake made from rice wheat topped with cheese or butter (Puto Biñan). The best known makers of Puto in Biñan are located in the barangay of San Vicente.

This municipality is also known for the shoes and slippers manufactured in Dela Paz and Malaban. While in Platero you will find the manufacturer of hats or the so called "Sumbrero".

As of 2008, the Municipality of Biñan headed by its Historical, Tourism and Cultural Council has formed "Biñan Business Club", an non-government organization composed of all business establishments of the said city.

[edit] Education

Biñan is also considered the educational center of the first congressional district of Laguna, having the most number of secondary and tertiary schools in the area. The first University in Biñan is the University of Perpetual Help System of Laguna located in Barangay Sto. Niño. The first International School, Brent School, is located at Barangay Mamplasan. Schools include the prestigious and exclusive Brent International School, Colegio San Antonio-Biñan (formerly Saint Anthony School of Biñan), La Consolacion College-Binan, Colegio San Agustin-Biñan, De La Salle-Canlubang, Saint Michael's College of Laguna, Catholic School of Pacita, University of Perpetual Help System Laguna, Alpha Angelicum Academy, Santa Catalina College-Biñan, Lake Shore Educational Institute, Caritas Don Bosco School, Biñan National High School (main and Dela Paz Annex), Biñan Elementary School, Pagkakaisa Elementary School, Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trade, San Vicente Elementary School, South City Homes Academy, Panorama Montessori School of Binan (which also has a Sta. Rosa branch), Prime International Language Center and Tutorial Services (PILCATS) and Skills Mentoring for Advanced Review and Tutorial Center (THINKSMART).

[edit] Physical Features

[edit] Land Area and Location

Biñan covers a total area of 4,350 hectares which represents 2.5 percent of the entire Laguna area. Barangay San Francisco occupies the largest area which is about 16.83 percent of Biñan while Barangay Casile has the smallest area with only 12 hectares or 0.27 percent.

The Municipality of Binan is located in the province of Laguna in the island of Luzon about 35 km south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Sta. Rosa`on the west by Carmona, Cavite. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay.

[edit] Topography

The Muncipality of Binan is generally plain with 85.33 percent of its total area having a slope of zero to 2.5 percent. This covers all the 24 barangay except for small portions of barangay Biñan and San Francisco having a slope ranging from 2.6 to 25 percent, meaning it is gently sloping to strongly sloping. With more that three-fourths of its area generally level to nearly level, this makes Biñan suitable for agricultural and urban development.

[edit] Climate and Rainfall

The climate of Biñan is characterized by two pronounced seasons; dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Maximum rainfall occurs from June to September with an annual average rainfall of 200 millimeters. Biñan is protected by mountains in the peripheral areas, and thus it is making the area cooler.

[edit] Soil Properties

Of the eleven types of soil that compose the land area of Laguna, Carmona and Gingua series covers about two types that can only be seen in Biñan. Carmona series covers about 2,577 hectares or 59.24 seen in Biñan’s land area. Agricultural land in these areas is primarily devoted to rice and sugar production. Gingua series, on other hand, specifically the fine sandy type covers 315 hectares which is one of the most productive soils in Laguna where a variety of crops especially vegetables are grown profitably. The other two basic soil types comprising Biñan are Guadalupe series covering 660 hectares and Lipa series with 798 hectares. All soil types are best suited to rice and, with the exception of Guadalupe series, to sugarcane.

[edit] Accessibility

The Municipality of Binan is accessible to all types of land transportation from Manila, or South Super Hiway, exits Mamplasan-LIP and Southwoods in Biñan, Susana Heights in Muntinlupa City and Carmona in Cavite can be used. From the south or from the capital town Sta. Cruz, the National Highway can be utilized.

[edit] Population

As of 2008, Biñan has a total population of 269,608.

Barangay	Population	no. of households
Sto. Tomas	40,354	6,726
Malaban	37,555	6,259
Dela Paz	33,033	5,505
San Francisco	25,592	4,265
Canlalay	24,753	4,126
San Antonio	24,379	4,063
San Vicente	13,676	2,279
Platero	12,445	2,074
San Jose	7,624	1,271
Sto. Niño	6,613	1,102
Soro-Soro	6,482	1,080
Sto.Domingo	6,245	1,071
Tubigan	5,651	942
Poblacion	3,809	635
Mamplasan	3,593	599
Casile	3,340	557
Ganado	3,191	532
Timbao	2,462	410
Langkiwa	2,373	396
Loma	2,145	356
Malamig	1,459	243
Bungahan	1,174	196
Zapote	1,081	180
Biñan	579	97
Total	269,608	44,884

Total No. of Registered Voters as of August 19, 2008

No. of Precinct: 705 ; No. of RV 114,534; Total Registered Voters: 114,534

Land Area per Barangay

Province of Laguna: 175, 973 (ha) Municipality of Binan: 4,359 (ha)

[edit] Economic Features

Agriculture

Agricultural Area: Rice - 465.5 has Vegetable – 53.49 has

No. of rice farmers – 221 No. of Veg. farmers – 240

Fishing Gears

Gill Net - 25,000 Banca (authorized) - 46 Banca (unauthorized) - 30

Major Industries

Footwear, Headwear, Making of Puto and special pasalubong like pinipig, ampaw etc.

Investment Sites

The Municipality of Biñan has two industrial parks namely, Laguna International Industrial Park and Laguna Technopark, Inc. The two industrial parks have created a good image in contributing favorably in our city as well as Philippine economy in terms of local employment and the generation of foreign exchange. To date, our city has benefited a large number of residents being employed in different companies there. To name a few, Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation, Kito Corporation, Nissin Brake, Ryonan Electric, Cirtek Electronics, Sunpower, Nidec, Isuzu Philippines, Atlas Copco, Diageo, Furukawa Electric, Takata, Toshiba, Transitions Optical Phils., Inc., Hitachi Computer products, Amkor Anam Precision machine, IMI, TDK, and several multi-national companies.

[edit] Tourist Attraction

Splash Island.

Splash Island, a modern water themepark, is located at Barangay San Francisco. It is accessible through the Southwoods Exit of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Tibagan Falls in Barangay Malamig, and Hollywood Action star Chuck Norris use this location as part of his movie shooting. Pavilion Mall is located at Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Santo Niño. Rizal monument in downtown.

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This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.