Lian, Batangas
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.svg.png)  Lian | ||
| Coordinates: 14°02′N 120°39′E / 14.033°N 120.650°ECoordinates: 14°02′N 120°39′E / 14.033°N 120.650°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Batangas | |
| District | 1st District | |
| Founded | January 31, 1947 | |
| Barangays | 19 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Isagani Ilagan Bolompo | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 76.80 km2 (29.65 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 45,943 | |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4216 | |
| Dialing code | 43 | |
| Income class | 3rd class | |
Lian is a third class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 45,943 people.[3]
The patron saint of Lian is John the Baptist.
Geography
Barangays
Lian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[2]
- Bagong Pook
- Balibago
- Binubusan
- Bungahan
- Cumba
- Humayingan
- Kapito
- Lumaniag
- Luyahan
- Malaruhatan
- Matabungkay
- Barangay 1 or Bonbon (Pob.)
- Barangay 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay 5 or Tabok City (Pob.)
- Prenza
- Puting-Kahoy
- San Diego
Climate
The climate of Lian falls under the first type of classification, Type I, characterized by two pronounced seasons: Dry season from November to April and wet season for the rest of the year.
Demographics
| Population census of Lian | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 31,296 | — |
| 1995 | 36,000 | +2.84% |
| 2000 | 39,129 | +1.68% |
| 2007 | 44,925 | +1.99% |
| 2010 | 45,943 | +0.75% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Education
- Lian Institute
- Lian national High school
- YALE Children School
- Grand Prairie Learning School
- Lian Central School
- Saint Claire Academy
- Malaruhatan Elementary School
- Matabungkay Elementary School
- San Diego Elementary School
- Bungahan Elementary School
- Bagong Pook Elementary School
- Prenza Elementary School
- Cumba Elementary School
- Lumanyag Elementary School
- Luyahan Elementary School
- Balibago Elementary School
- Matabungkay National High School
- Kapito Elementary School
- Binubusan Elementary School
- Binubusan Faith School
- Saint Anne Academy (formerly known as Binubusan Academy).
Tourism
- Matabungkay Beach
- Matabungkay Beach is in Lian with a white sand beach reasonably accessible to Manila 120 kilometres (75 mi) that was originally 'discovered' to be a great weekend or daytrip destination in the early 1950s, allegedly by sun starved German residents of Manila. In fact the German Club had a cottage there then. It was soon a popular target for holiday-lovers and permanent cottages (even deluxe beach houses) were built along the beach line (and some into the beach) in the early 1960s by rich Manila folk.
Town Fiesta
Lian's fiesta day is June 24 of every year to celebrate the birthdate of Saint John The Baptist (baptised Jesus Christ). It is being celebrated by five barangays in the Poblacion 1,2,3,4 & 5 respectively, Sitio Bag-bag also celebrate their fiesta on this day since they are much closer to town than to their respective barangays which is Kapito and Bungahan.
Note that there is also a Bag-bag river, and Sitio Bag-bag is being shared by 2 barangays. Thus, Bag-bag Kapito and Bag-bag Bungahan which is just separated by the National Highway.
Balsa Festival
Nestled in Lian, Batangas is the quaint barangay of Matabungkay known for its wide beach, clear waters, creamy sand and the "Balsa" (Bamboo Beach Raft). Every year this small town will come alive in colorful celebrations as Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel hosts the Balsa Festival.
The first ever Balsa Festival was held on 18 May 2002, aimed to help the local community by bringing back the town's popularity in the tourism map. With the continued support of the Department of Tourism, the Balsa Festival has become an annual event that gives both local and foreign tourists a reason to revisit Matabungkay and experience a different kind of festival.
The festival is filled with more activities with the likes of Balsa Race Competition, Balsa Decor and Cultural Dance Competition, a concert and dance party by the beach, prominent media personalities and foreign executives to grace the Balsa Festival.
Local government
Current Officials as of 2013 elections:[1]
- Mayor: Isagani I. Bolompo
- Vice-Mayor: Braulio Jonson Lagrisola
- Councilors:3
- Erwin Austria
- Eliseo "Eli" Maranan
- Carlito "Carling" Caisip
- Exequiel "Exy" Bonuan
- Florante "jun-jun" Lagus Jr.
- Jaime "Jimmy" Delos Reyes
- Tomas Delos Reyes
- Roland Magyaya
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: BATANGAS". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lian, Batangas. |
- Batangas Now-Link to Hotels, Resorts, Scuba Diving, History and Natural Attractons
- Official Website of the Alfresco Beach Resort located in Matabungkay Beach, Lian, Batangas
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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