Laurel, Batangas

Laurel
Laurel
Municipality
	Municipality of Laurel
	Seal
	Map of Batangas with Laurel highlighted
	Laurel Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.05°N 120.9°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Batangas
District	3rd District
Founded	June 21, 1969
Barangays	23 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Randy James Amo
• Electorate	26,264 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	71.29 km2 (27.53 sq mi)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	43,210
• Density	610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4221
PSGC	041011000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)43
Income class	3rd municipal income class
Revenue (₱)	₱ 160.5 million (2020)
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	laurelbatangas.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 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 Laurel in the Philippines and a longtime patriarch of the place.

Geography

Laurel is located at 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) ^[3] 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.^[5]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020^[4]		2010^[6]
041011001	As‑Is	5.4%	2,354	2,133	▴	0.99%
041011002	Balakilong	9.5%	4,118	3,974	▴	0.36%
041011004	Berinayan	4.6%	2,008	1,613	▴	2.21%
041011006	Bugaan East	4.7%	2,028	1,811	▴	1.14%
041011007	Bugaan West	5.5%	2,374	2,290	▴	0.36%
041011008	Buso‑buso	6.2%	2,692	2,445	▴	0.97%
041011010	Dayap Itaas	1.7%	752	494	▴	4.29%
041011011	Gulod	6.4%	2,746	2,501	▴	0.94%
041011012	J. Leviste	5.4%	2,351	1,884	▴	2.24%
041011013	Molinete	3.4%	1,480	1,442	▴	0.26%
041011014	Niyugan	2.8%	1,219	1,252	▾	−0.27%
041011015	Paliparan	2.1%	887	760	▴	1.56%
041011016	Barangay 1 (Poblacion)	1.3%	570	507	▴	1.18%
041011017	Barangay 2 (Poblacion)	3.3%	1,438	1,265	▴	1.29%
041011018	Barangay 3 (Poblacion)	1.5%	663	759	▾	−1.34%
041011019	Barangay 4 (Poblacion)	1.4%	610	593	▴	0.28%
041011020	Barangay 5 (Poblacion)	1.8%	790	674	▴	1.60%
041011021	San Gabriel	5.9%	2,559	2,340	▴	0.90%
041011022	San Gregorio	7.9%	3,433	2,931	▴	1.59%
041011023	Santa Maria	5.1%	2,217	1,986	▴	1.11%
041011024	Ticub	5.0%	2,155	2,020	▴	0.65%
	Total		43,210	35,674	▴	1.93%

Demographics

Population census of Laurel
Year	Pop.	±% 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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[7]^[6]^[8]^[9]

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 Fil-Estate which are mostly based in Metro Manila. Among the major real estate subdivisions located in Barangay San Gregorio are Canyon Woods and Twin Lakes.^[10]

Government

Elected municipal officials:

Mayor: Randy James Amo (LP) (2010–present)
Vice Mayor: Felimon Palo Austria (LP) (2013–present)
Councilors:
- Angelito Rodriguez (LP) (2013–present)
- Rachelle Balba-Ogalinola (LP) (2013-present)
- Regina Landicho (LP) (2010-present)
- Andreo Landicho (LP) (2004-present)
- Junie Ulitin (LP) (2016-present)
- Domingo Tenorio (LP) (2016-present)
- Luciano Gardiola (LP) (2016-present)
- Hon.Romulo Macaraig (PDP-Laban) (2013-present)

Former mayors

Placido Amo: (1972-1986) (1988-1992), 18 years in service
Joven De Grano: (1992-1995), 3 years in service
Natalio Panganiban: (1986-1988) and (1995-2004), 11 years in service
John Benedict Panganiban: (2004-2010), 6 years in service

References

^ http://laurelbatangas.gov.ph/49th-founding-anniversary-of-the-municipality-of-laurel-schedule-of-activities/
^ Municipality of Laurel | (DILG)
^ ^a ^b "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Municipal: Laurel, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Twin Lakes : Tagaytay Philippines". Twinlakestagaytay.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-11-26.

External links

[1] ttp://laurelbatangas.gov.ph/49th-founding-anniversary-of-the-municipality-of-laurel-schedule-of-activities/

[2] Municipality of Laurel | (DILG)

[nscb-area-3] "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–04-4] Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[nscb-5] "Municipal: Laurel, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.

[NSO10–04-6] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[PSA15–04-7] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO07-04-8] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[LWUA-PopulationData-9] "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[10] "Twin Lakes : Tagaytay Philippines". Twinlakestagaytay.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-11-26.

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