Nagcarlan, Laguna

Nagcarlan
Municipality

Map of Laguna showing the location of Nagcarlan
Nagcarlan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°08′N 121°25′E / 14.133°N 121.417°E / 14.133; 121.417Coordinates: 14°08′N 121°25′E / 14.133°N 121.417°E / 14.133; 121.417
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Laguna
District 3rd District of Laguna
Founded 1583
Barangays 52
Government[1]
  Mayor Nelson M. Osuna
Area[2]
  Total 78.10 km2 (30.15 sq mi)
Elevation 229.0 m (751.3 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 59,726
  Density 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Nagcarlangin
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4002
Dialing code 49
Income class 2nd

Nagcarlan is a second class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 59,726 people.[3] It is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometres (64 mi) south of Manila. Its coordinates are N14°07.93' E121°24.93' at 229.0 meters above sealevel.

Tourism in Nagcarlan

Nagcarlan has clean flowing rivers, gushing water falls, calm lakes and lush hills and mountains. Historic Spanish colonial sites, restaurants with competitive and affordable dishes, resorts and vacation house and a plethora of welcoming people.

Lack of promotion has caused this town to be overlooked by tourist and that is why locals have made their own ways to promote this town through blogging websites and conducting nature oriented activities like hiking and running.

Barangays

Nagcarlan is subdivided into 52 barangays.[2]

  • Abo
  • Alibungbungan
  • Alumbrado
  • Balayong
  • Balimbing
  • Balinacon
  • Bambang
  • Banago
  • Banca-banca
  • Bangcuro
  • Banilad
  • Bayaquitos
  • Buboy
  • Buenavista
  • Buhanginan
  • Bukal
  • Bunga
  • Cabuyew
  • Calumpang
  • Kanluran Lazaan
  • Silangan Lazaan
  • Labangan
  • Lawaguin
  • Kanluran Lazaan
  • Silangan Lazaan
  • Lagulo
  • Maiit
  • Malaya
  • Malinao
  • Manaol
  • Maravilla
  • Nagcalbang
  • Poblacion I (Pob.)
  • Poblacion II (Pob.)
  • Poblacion III (Pob.)
  • Oples
  • Palayan
  • Palina
  • Sabang
  • San Francisco
  • Sibulan
  • Silangan Napapatid
  • Silangan Ilaya
  • Sinipian
  • Santa Lucia
  • Sulsuguin
  • Talahib
  • Talangan
  • Taytay
  • Tipacan
  • Wakat
  • Yukos

Demographics

Population census of Nagcarlan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 37,696    
1995 43,679+2.80%
2000 48,727+2.37%
2007 57,070+2.20%
2010 59,726+1.67%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: LAGUNA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 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 20 November 2013.

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