Kalayaan, Laguna
Kalayaan | |
|---|---|
 Poblacion | |
 Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Laguna's Symbol of Peace and Unity | |
 Map of Laguna showing the location of Kalayaan | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| District | 4th District of Laguna |
| Barangays | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Teodoro A. Adao Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.60 km2 (17.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,944 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4015 |
| Dialing code | 49 |
| Income class | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Kalayaan is a third class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,944 people.[3]
Kalayaan is roughly rectangular in shape, with a hilly terrain on most of its eastern side, while relatively flat on its western side. Its highest elevations are from 400 to 418 metres. These are found in Sitio Santo Angel, Malaking Pulo, and Cabuhayan in Barangay San Juan, and Sitio Lamao in Barangay San Antonio. Approximately three fourths of the total land area are with terrain 300 metres above sea level. Its lowest points are from 5 to 20 metres along the western sections of Barangays San Juan and Longos towards Laguna de Bay.
The municipality was formerly called Longos until 1956 when it was changed to its present name.[4]
Barangays
Kalayaan is politically subdivided into 3 barangays:[2]
- Longos (old capital town)
- San Antonio
- San Juan
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13,118 | — |
| 1995 | 16,955 | +4.92% |
| 2000 | 19,580 | +3.13% |
| 2007 | 21,203 | +1.10% |
| 2010 | 20,944 | −0.45% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: LAGUNA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ Republic Act No. 1417, PhilippineLaw, retrieved 2012
External links
- Kalayaan Laguna Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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