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Pansol

Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E / 14.19528; 121.17194
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Pansol
Pansol (2013)
Pansol (2013)
Official seal of Pansol
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Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E / 14.19528; 121.17194
CountryPhilippines
CityCalamba
ProvinceLaguna
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
Government
 • ChairmanJoel D. Martinez
 • Councilors
  • Simonne T. Canlas
  • Jane B. Varona
  • Danilo P. Cuevas Jr.
  • Marcelino P. Ameglio
  • Magdalena M. Fabroquez
  • Rebecca G. Fontanilla
  • Alberto F. Luar
Area
 • Land5.282 km2 (2.039 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,623

Pansol is an urban barangay in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the southeast edge of the city.[1] The barangay is situated at the foot of Mount Makiling near the city's border with Los Baños and is known for its hot springs.

Economy

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Billboards at the National Highway advertising several resorts in Pansol

The resorts industry of Pansol contributes significantly to the barangay's economy and has been known as a tourist destination for its resorts since the 1970s. As of October 2009, there are about 700 resorts in Pansol.[2]

Geography

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Pansol is subdivided into seven puroks numbered I to VII. The barangay covers a total area of 5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi). It is surrounded by five other barangays.[1]

Directions Barangay
West Maunong
East Sucol
Bagong Kalsada
South Puting Lupa
North Bucal

Population

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Barangay Hall of Pansol
Population census of Brgy. Pansol
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 3,192—    
1990 4,941+4.47%
1995 6,517+5.32%
2000 8,378+5.53%
2007 9,980+2.44%
2010 10,868+3.15%
2015 10,156−1.28%
2020 11,623+2.69%

Education

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Pansol is the site of at least two elementary schools namely E. Baretto Sr. Elementary School and Perpetual Help Elementary School as well as a senior high school, the E. Baretto National High School.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Brgy. Pansol". Official Website of the City of Calamba. City Government of Calamba. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. ^ Cinco, Maricar (14 October 2009). "Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry". Inquirer Southern Luzon. Archived from the original on 17 October 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2015.