Malvar, Batangas
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Coordinates: 14°02′26″N 121°09′16″E / 14.04056°N 121.15444°E
| Municipality of Malvar | |
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| Government | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| District | 3rd District |
| Barangays | 15 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| Mayor | Cristeta C. Reyes |
| ZIP Code | 4233 |
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| Area | 33.00 km² |
| Population
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41,730 |
| Population Census of Malvar | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 27,771 |
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| 2000 | 32,691 | 3.56% | |
| 2007 | 41,730 | 3.42% | |
Malvar is a 4th class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 32,691 people in 6,310 households. The municipality was named after General Miguel Malvar, the last Filipino General to surrender to the American Government in the Philippines in 1902.
Located 68 kilometers south of Manila and easily accessible via the STAR Tollway. Malvar is bounded on the north by Tanauan City, on the east by Santo Tomas, Batangas on the south by Lipa City and on the west by Balete, Batangas.
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the town is now conurbated with Manilla which built up area is now reaching Lipa City.
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[edit] Attraction
Calejon Falls, a natural attraction consists of two major water falls and two smaller ones. One of the bigger falls is about 10 feet (3.0 m) high with a great volume of clear water gushing down to a shallow pool. The other one (also about 10 feet (3.0 m) high) resembles a bridal gown. One of the two smaller falls is shower-like, while the other one forms a series of small cascades. All the falls are located in an area of about 300 square meters.
Calejon Falls is located in Barangay San Gregorio, (formerly called Calejon). The spot is easily accessible via STAR Tollway Bulihan Exit. From Manila, take a bus bound for Batangas City or Lipa City then drop at town of Malvar. Jeepneys and tricycle service Barangay San Gregorio from the town proper. The 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) stretch of road is well-paved and smooth even for small cars. Upon reaching the area, a series of 300 concrete steps going down the river will have to be taken. Going back up is a challenge.
[edit] Local Government
The current town mayor is Cristeta Cuevas Reyes, with Simeon Magpantay as the vice-mayor. Municipal councilors includes Willie Tagle, Zaldy Lantin, Ed Runes, Edel dela Peña, Osang Cabello, Nibong Lat, Bong Kalaw and Francing Hidalgo. Meanwhile, Alberto Lat currently serves as the ABC President while Alexis Licarte as the SK President.
[edit] Barangays
Malvar is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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