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Lawaan II, Talisay, Cebu

Coordinates: 10°15′19″N 123°49′55″E / 10.2553°N 123.8319°E / 10.2553; 123.8319
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Lawaan II
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Coordinates: 10°15′19″N 123°49′55″E / 10.2553°N 123.8319°E / 10.2553; 123.8319
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceTalisay
District1st district of Cebu
CityTalisay
Established1648
1969
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Barangay
 • barangay captain 
 • RepresentativeGerald Anthony Gullas
Area
 • Total72 ha (178 acres)
Population
 (2015 census)[1]
 • Total6,033
 • Density8,400/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (PST)
ZIP code
6045
IDD:area code+63 (0)32

Lawaan II is a barangay of Talisay, Cebu. Lawaan II is bounded by Lawaan III on the north, San Isidro on the east, Mohon on the south, and Lawaan I on the west. It has a land area of 72 hectares (180 acres) with 14 sitios.

History

This barangay was founded in 1969 with its name was taken from the tall endemic lauan trees that were plentiful. Both red and white species were in abundance.

Part of Lawaan was a place called Bacayan, which was near the Mananga River. In fact, the Mananga Bridge in Tabunoc used to be called "Taytayan sa Bacayan".

Schools

  • Lawa-an II Day Care Center
  • Montejo Day Care Center

Establishments

  • UniRock Corporation
  • JLR Construction and Aggregates
  • Willcon
  • Nolan Cargo Hauling and Forwarding
  • Queensland Hotel
  • Card Inc.

Government offices

See also

References

  1. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election