Laurel, Batangas

Laurel, officially the Municipality of Laurel (Tagalog: Bayan ng Laurel), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 39,444 people.[4]

Laurel
Municipality
Municipality of Laurel
Seal
Map of Batangas with Laurel highlighted
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Laurel
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°03′N 120°54′E
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceBatangas
District3rd District
FoundedJune 21, 1969 [1]
Named forMiguel and Jose P. Laurel
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoan L. Amo
 • Vice MayorRachelle B. Ogalinola
 • CongressmanMa. Theresa V. Collantes
 • Electorate24,410 voters (2019)
Area
 [3]
 • Total71.29 km2 (27.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total39,444
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Households
8,551
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence25.67% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)101,051,998.64 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4221
PSGC
041011000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesTagalog
Websitelaurelbatangas.gov.ph

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 notable Laurel in the Philippines and a longtime patriarch of the place and Jose P. Laurel, a former president.

Geography

Laurel is located at 14°03′N 120°54′E.

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.[6]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[4] 2010[7]
041011001 As‑Is 6.0% 2,354 2,133 ▴ 1.89%
041011002 Balakilong 10.4% 4,118 3,974 ▴ 0.68%
041011004 Berinayan 5.1% 2,008 1,613 ▴ 4.26%
041011006 Bugaan East 5.1% 2,028 1,811 ▴ 2.18%
041011007 Bugaan West 6.0% 2,374 2,290 ▴ 0.69%
041011008 Buso‑buso 6.8% 2,692 2,445 ▴ 1.85%
041011010 Dayap Itaas 1.9% 752 494 ▴ 8.33%
041011011 Gulod 7.0% 2,746 2,501 ▴ 1.80%
041011012 Leviste 6.0% 2,351 1,884 ▴ 4.31%
041011013 Molinete 3.8% 1,480 1,442 ▴ 0.50%
041011014 Niyugan 3.1% 1,219 1,252 ▾ −0.51%
041011015 Paliparan 2.2% 887 760 ▴ 2.99%
041011016 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 1.4% 570 507 ▴ 2.26%
041011017 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 3.6% 1,438 1,265 ▴ 2.47%
041011018 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 1.7% 663 759 ▾ −2.54%
041011019 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 1.5% 610 593 ▴ 0.54%
041011020 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 2.0% 790 674 ▴ 3.07%
041011021 San Gabriel 6.5% 2,559 2,340 ▴ 1.72%
041011022 San Gregorio 8.7% 3,433 2,931 ▴ 3.06%
041011023 Santa Maria 5.6% 2,217 1,986 ▴ 2.12%
041011024 Ticub 5.5% 2,155 2,020 ▴ 1.24%
Total 39,444 35,674 ▴ 1.93%

Climate
Climate data for Ibaan, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4)		 13
(0.5)		 14
(0.6)		 32
(1.3)		 101
(4.0)		 142
(5.6)		 208
(8.2)		 187
(7.4)		 175
(6.9)		 131
(5.2)		 68
(2.7)		 39
(1.5)		 1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Demographics
Population census of Laurel
YearPop.±% 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[4][7][9][10]

In the 2015 census, Laurel had a population of 39,444.[4] The population density was 550 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,400/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.[11]

Government
Municipal hall

Elected municipal officials:

  • Mayor: RANDY JAMES E. AMO (LP) (2010–present)
  • Vice Mayor: FELIMON P. 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), three years in service
  • Natalio Panganiban: (1986-1988) and (1995-2004), 11 years in service
  • John Benedict Panganiban: (2004-2010), six years in service
  • Laurel Municipal Hall
  • Laurel Police Station
  • Street in Poblacion Laurel
  • Laurel welcome arch
  • Laurel Church
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References
  1. http://laurelbatangas.gov.ph/49th-founding-anniversary-of-the-municipality-of-laurel-schedule-of-activities/
  2. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  3. "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  6. "Municipal: Laurel, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. "Laurel: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. "Twin Lakes : Tagaytay Philippines". Twinlakestagaytay.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
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