Laurel, Batangas

Laurel
Municipality

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Map of Batangas showing the location of Laurel
Laurel

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.050°N 120.900°E / 14.050; 120.900Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E / 14.050°N 120.900°E / 14.050; 120.900
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Batangas
District 3rd District
Founded May 25, 1961 but changed to June 21,1969
Barangays 23
Government[1]
 • Mayor Randy James Amo (Liberal)
Area[2]
 • Total 71.29 km2 (27.53 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 35,674
 • Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4221
Dialing code 43
Income class 3rd Class

Laurel is a third class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. 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. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,674 people.[3]

Barangays

Laurel is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[2]

  • As-Is
  • Balakilong
  • Berinayan
  • Bugaan East
  • Bugaan West
  • Buso-buso
  • Dayap Itaas
  • Gulod
  • Leviste
  • Molinete
  • Niyugan
  • Paliparan
  • Barangay 1 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 2 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 3 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 4 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 5 (Pob.)
  • San Gabriel
  • San Gregorio
  • Santa Maria
  • Ticub

Demographics

Population census of Laurel
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,099—    
1995 23,781+1.38%
2000 27,604+3.25%
2007 34,953+3.31%
2010 35,674+0.75%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Population of Barangays

  • As-Is = 2,133
  • Balakilong = 3,974
  • Berinayan = 1,613
  • Bugaan East = 1,811
  • Bugaan West = 2,290
  • Buso-buso = 2,445
  • Dayap Itaas = 494
  • Gulod = 2,501
  • Leviste = 1,884
  • Molinete = 1,442
  • Niyugan = 1,252
  • Paliparan = 760
  • Barangay 1 (Pob.) = 507
  • Barangay 2 (Pob.) = 1,265
  • Barangay 3 (Pob.) = 759
  • Barangay 4 (Pob.) = 593
  • Barangay 5 (Pob.) = 674
  • San Gabriel = 2,340
  • San Gregorio = 2,931
  • Santa Maria = 1,986
  • Ticub = 2,020

Economy

Laurel's main economical source is fish culture in Taal Lake where most of local residents base their trade.

Small rice paddies on the foothills of Taal canyon ridge provide for ricefields to farmers.

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.[4] It is providing major revenue source for the local government as evidenced by its newly built municipal hall.

Local government

Laurel town hall

Elected municipal officials:[1]

2010 election

Mayoralty candidates:

2013 election

Mayoralty candidates:

Vice-Mayoralty candidates:

List of former municipal mayors

References

  1. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: BATANGAS". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  4. ↑ http://twinlakestagaytay.com.ph/

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