Laguna

Laguna is a province of the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region (Region IV-A) of Luzon. The province covers roughly 1,928.23 square kilometers and is composed of 24 municipalities and 6 cities and 681 barangays. The capital of the province is Santa Cruz. The name 'Laguna' comes from the Spanish word for 'lake,' referring to its proximity to Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines.

HISTORY

Laguna, originally inhabited by indigenous Tagalog-speaking communities, became an important settlement during the pre-colonial period due to its fertile lands and proximity to Laguna de Bay. During Spanish colonization in the 16th century, it was formally established as a province and became a hub for agriculture, particularly rice, sugarcane, and coconut. Laguna is historically significant as the birthplace of José Rizal, the Philippines' national hero, who was born in Calamba in 1861. The province played a role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule and later in the Philippine-American War. Over time, Laguna developed into a center for industry, education, and commerce while retaining its cultural heritage and natural landmarks.

QUICK FACTS
Population (Census 2024)	3,687,345
Land Area (2013)	1,928.23 km²
No. of households	915,398
Average Household Size	3.68
Registered Voters	3,382,193
Major Landmarks	Mount Makiling
Coastal Access	yes
Estimated elevation above sea level	183 meters

Map

Laguna is located in the Calabarzon region (Region IV-A) in the southern part of Luzon. It is bounded by Rizal, Quezon, Batangas, and Cavite, and lies along the northwestern shore of Laguna de Bay.

MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Laguna has 24 municipalities, 6 cities and 681 barangays.

name	type	barangay_count	population_2020	population_2024
Alaminos	Municipality	15	51619	53589
Bay	Municipality	15	67182	69802
Binan	City(CC)	24	407437	584479
Cabuyao	City(CC)	18	355330	365202
Calamba	City(CC)	54	539671	575046
Calauan	Municipality	17	87693	89670
Cavinti	Municipality	19	23980	24740
Famy	Municipality	20	16791	17668
Kalayaan	Municipality	3	24755	25243
Liliw	Municipality	33	39491	39976
Los Banos	Municipality	14	115353	117030
Luisiana	Municipality	23	20859	21824
Lumban	Municipality	16	32330	32793
Mabitac	Municipality	15	21275	21748
Magdalena	Municipality	24	27816	28131
Majayjay	Municipality	40	27893	28504
Nagcarlan	Municipality	52	64866	66351
Paete	Municipality	9	24945	25254
Pagsanjan	Municipality	16	44327	45602
Pakil	Municipality	13	23495	23972
Pangil	Municipality	8	25026	25318
Pila	Municipality	17	54613	57776
Rizal	Municipality	11	18332	18864
San Pablo	City(CC)	80	285348	300166
San Pedro	City(CC)	27	326001	348968
Santa Cruz	Municipality, Capital	26	123574	126844
Santa Maria	Municipality	25	34511	34102
Santa Rosa	City(CC)	18	414812	430920
Siniloan	Municipality	20	39460	42533
Victoria	Municipality	9	43408	45230

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 25-29, with 321,848 individuals, followed closely by those aged 20-24 years (319,606) and 5-9 years (316,735). In contrast, the smallest population is found in the 80 years and above, with only 21,128 individuals.

age	population_2020
Below 5	312103
5-9	316735
10-14	309422
15-19	290445
20-24	319606
25-29	321848
30-34	288495
35-39	259885
40-44	231792
45-49	182378
50-54	157220
55-59	128661
60-64	104978
65-69	71946
70-74	42965
75-79	22586
80+	21128

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.25% males and 49.75% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

From 2018 to 2023, crop production in the province fluctuated, starting at 4,659 in 2018, dipping to 4,268 in 2019, and gradually rising to 5,216 by 2023. Livestock numbers varied significantly, reaching a high of 6,876 in 2020 and dropping to 2,891 in 2021, before settling at 3,358 in 2023. Poultry production steadily increased from 5,242 in 2018 to 7,523 in 2023. Fisheries production, however, declined sharply over the period, falling from 1,405 in 2018 to 296 in 2023. Overall, crop and poultry production showed growth, livestock experienced fluctuations, and fisheries saw a significant decrease.

title	2022	2023
Crops	4463	5216
Livestock	3330	3358
Poultry	6616	7523
Fisheries	794	296

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