Lumban, Laguna

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Lumban
Municipality

Seal
Nickname(s): The Embroidery Capital of the Philippines[1][2]
Map of Laguna showing the location of Lumban
Lumban
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°17′53″N 121°27′36″E / 14.29806°N 121.46000°E / 14.29806; 121.46000Coordinates: 14°17′53″N 121°27′36″E / 14.29806°N 121.46000°E / 14.29806; 121.46000
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Laguna
District 4th district of Laguna
Barangays 16
Government[3]
 • Mayor Reynato R. Añonuevo
 • Vice-Mayor Rolando Ubatay
 • Councilors
Area[4]
 • Total 40.53 km2 (15.65 sq mi)
Population (2010)[5]
 • Total 29,470
 • Density 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4014
Dialing code 49
Income class 3rd

Lumban is a third class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,470 people.[5] Lumban is the home of Lake Caliraya, a man-made lake often visited by nature lovers and sports people. It lies 104 kilometres (65 mi) southeast of Manila.

Lumban is one of Laguna's oldest towns. It got its name from "lumbang" tree. The province's capital town, Santa Cruz, as well as Cavinti and Pagsanjan, were once part of Lumban.

Lumban is known as the "Embroidery Capital of the Philippines".[2] Fine Jusi and Piña cloth are embroidered by hand, the finished product is worn by males as Barong Tagalog and Saya (Filipiña) by females, it is also being exported. Lumban is also known for the many beautiful designs of shoes, sandals, slippers and step-ins made from local materials. They usually end up in shopping malls in Metro Manila, of course, at slightly higher prices.

Barangays

Lumban is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[4]

  • Bagong Silang
  • Balimbingan (Pob.)
  • Balubad
  • Caliraya
  • Concepcion
  • Lewin
  • Maracta (Pob.)
  • Maytalang I
  • Maytalang II
  • Primera Parang (Pob.)
  • Primera Pulo (Pob.)
  • Salac (Pob.)
  • Segunda Parang (Pob.)
  • Segunda Pulo (Pob.)
  • Santo Niño (Pob)
  • Wawa

Demographics

Population census of Lumban
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 19,773—    
1995 21,996+2.15%
2000 25,936+3.35%
2007 28,443+1.33%
2010 29,470+1.19%
Source: National Statistics Office[5]

Images

  • Welcome arch

  • Poblacion

  • Lumban Town Hall

References

  1. ↑ Department of Tourism - The Philippine's Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Provincial Government of Laguna
  3. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Province: LAGUNA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 November 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 November 2013. 

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