Province of Laguna
Laguna stands as the industrial vanguard, historical cradle, and ecological crown of Southern Luzon. Embracing the southern contours of Laguna de Bay with the majestic volcanic ridges of Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw, Laguna is the first province in the Philippines to cross a one trillion peso economy, serving as the automotive capital, semiconductor hub, and agricultural showcase of the nation.
- Provincial Governor Sol Aragones
- Vice Governor Magtangol Jose "JM" Carait III
- Component Cities (6) Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, San Pablo, San Pedro, Santa Rosa
- Congressional Districts 7 Districts (4 Provincial, 3 Lone)
- Geographic Coordinates 14°16′ N, 121°19′ E
- Provincial Motto Marangal na Lalawigan ng Laguna
Geographic Profile & Natural Landscape
Situated in the heart of the CALABARZON region, Laguna is bounded by Laguna de Bay to the north, the province of Rizal to the northeast, Quezon to the east and south, Batangas to the southwest, and Cavite to the west.
Laguna de Bay Lakeshore Basin
Laguna wraps around the southern and eastern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest inland body of freshwater in the Philippines and the third largest in Southeast Asia, covering approximately 911 to 949 square kilometers.
- Freshwater Economy: Supports extensive aquaculture, bangus (milkfish) and tilapia fish pens, and freshwater supply.
- Lakeshore Corridors: Highly urbanized industrial cities occupy the western shores (San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, and Calamba), while agricultural and artisan towns border the eastern shores.
- Ecological Watershed: Fed by 21 major tributary rivers flowing from the highlands of Mount Makiling, Banahaw, and Sierra Madre.
Highland Ridges & Volcanic Reserves
The southern and eastern perimeters of Laguna ascend into majestic volcanic complexes and rugged rainforest cordilleras, giving the province varied elevations and cool microclimates.
- Mount Makiling (1,090 m): A legendary dormant stratovolcano and ASEAN Heritage Park celebrated for high endemic floral diversity and thermal hot springs in Los Baños and Calamba.
- Mount Banahaw (2,170 m): Sacred active volcanic complex shared with Quezon, revered for dense cloud forests, mystical waterfalls, and pilgrimage sites.
- Seven Crater Lakes of San Pablo: Volcanic maars (Sampaloc, Bunot, Yambo, Pandin, Palakpakin, Mohicap, Calibato) offering pristine freshwater ecosystems.
History, Cultural Roots & National Identity
Established as a Spanish encomienda on July 28, 1571, Laguna draws its name from the Spanish term "lago" (lake). The province has played a decisive role in Philippine statehood, literature, and liberation.
Birthplace of José Rizal
Calamba City is the hallowed birthplace of Dr. José Rizal, born on June 19, 1861. His ancestral home, now the National Historical Shrine of José Rizal, showcases 19th century Bahay na Bato architecture and preserves the memory of the polymath whose writings sparked the Philippine Revolution.
Ray on the Philippine Flag
Laguna is immortalized as one of the eight rays of the golden sun on the National Flag of the Philippines. Alongside Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, Laguna was among the earliest provinces to take up arms against Spanish colonial rule in August 1896.
Centuries-Old Crafts & Architecture
From the baroque colonial town layout of Pila (declared a National Historical Landmark) to the intricate wood carvings of Paete, the handcrafted footwear of Liliw, and the delicate piña-jusi Barong Tagalog embroidery of Lumban, Laguna preserves continuous artisan lineages over 450 years old.
Complete Local Government Units Directory
The Province of Laguna comprises 6 component cities and 24 municipalities, structured across 7 congressional districts and 674 barangays. Use the instant search and filter controls to inspect population, land area, and local economic profiles.
| Local Government Unit | Classification | District | Population (2020) | Land Area | PSGC Code | Economic Role & Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biñan City | Component City | Lone District | 407,437 | 43.50 km² | 0403403000 | Laguna Technopark, commercial commerce and footwear trade |
| Cabuyao City | Component City | 2nd District | 355,330 | 43.40 km² | 0403404000 | Enterprise City of the Philippines, Nestlé manufacturing and LISP I |
| Calamba City | Component City | Lone District | 539,671 | 149.50 km² | 0403405000 | CALABARZON Regional Center, Rizal Shrine, Hot Springs Capital |
| San Pablo City | Component City | 3rd District | 285,348 | 197.56 km² | 0403424000 | City of Seven Lakes, commercial hub of southern Laguna, ecotourism |
| San Pedro City | Component City | 1st District | 326,001 | 24.05 km² | 0403425000 | Gateway to Laguna, Sampaguita Festival, dense residential urban center |
| Santa Rosa City | Component City | Lone District | 414,812 | 54.84 km² | 0403428000 | Motor City of the Philippines, Enchanted Kingdom, Nuvali growth hub |
| Alaminos | Municipality | 3rd District | 51,619 | 57.10 km² | 0403401000 | Corbist agricultural gateway, agro-processing and highland farms |
| Bay | Municipality | 2nd District | 67,182 | 42.30 km² | 0403402000 | Historic first provincial capital, Monay Bay bread, horticulture |
| Calauan | Municipality | 3rd District | 87,693 | 65.40 km² | 0403406000 | Pineapple Capital of Laguna, Pinya Festival, sweet citrus orchards |
| Cavinti | Municipality | 4th District | 23,980 | 203.58 km² | 0403407000 | Eco-adventure capital, Lake Caliraya, Cavinti Underground River Caves |
| Famy | Municipality | 4th District | 16,791 | 30.73 km² | 0403408000 | Junction town linking eastern lakeside towns to Infanta and Quezon |
| Kalayaan | Municipality | 4th District | 24,755 | 46.60 km² | 0403409000 | Kalayaan Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant, Twin Falls, agroforestry |
| Liliw | Municipality | 3rd District | 39,491 | 39.10 km² | 0403410000 | Footwear Capital of Laguna, Tsinelas Festival, baroque red brick church |
| Los Baños | Municipality | 2nd District | 115,353 | 56.50 km² | 0403411000 | Special Science and Nature City, UPLB, IRRI, Makiling Hot Springs |
| Luisiana | Municipality | 4th District | 20,859 | 73.50 km² | 0403412000 | Little Baguio of Laguna, Hulugan and Aliw Falls, pandan weaving |
| Lumban | Municipality | 4th District | 32,330 | 100.90 km² | 0403413000 | Embroidery Capital of the Philippines, Barong Tagalog piña-jusi needlecraft |
| Mabitac | Municipality | 4th District | 21,275 | 80.76 km² | 0403414000 | Historic Battle of Mabitac (1900), rice agricultural plains, heritage church |
| Magdalena | Municipality | 4th District | 27,875 | 34.25 km² | 0403415000 | Whitewater river adventures, Emilio Jacinto historical shrine, heritage plaza |
| Majayjay | Municipality | 4th District | 27,838 | 69.58 km² | 0403416000 | Taytay Falls, San Gregorio Magno 1573 Parish, Banahaw cold springs |
| Nagcarlan | Municipality | 3rd District | 64,866 | 78.10 km² | 0403417000 | Underground Cemetery National Historical Landmark, Bunga Falls, uraro |
| Paete | Municipality | 4th District | 25,496 | 19.17 km² | 0403418000 | Carving Capital of the Philippines, woodcraft, retablos and taka paper-mâché |
| Pagsanjan | Municipality | 4th District | 42,467 | 26.36 km² | 0403419000 | Tourist Capital of Laguna, shooting the rapids to Pagsanjan (Magdapio) Falls |
| Pakil | Municipality | 4th District | 23,451 | 44.95 km² | 0403420000 | Turumba Festival, oldest and longest religious festival, St. Peter of Alcantara |
| Pangil | Municipality | 4th District | 25,372 | 45.04 km² | 0403421000 | Buntot Palos Eco-Park, King Carlos III historical marker, mountain trekking |
| Pila | Municipality | 4th District | 53,156 | 31.20 km² | 0403422000 | National Historical Landmark Town, preserved Spanish-era ancestral homes |
| Rizal | Municipality | 3rd District | 17,994 | 27.90 km² | 0403423000 | Tayak Hill adventure park, highland agriculture and mountain trekking |
| Santa Cruz | Provincial Capital | 4th District | 123,574 | 38.59 km² | 0403426000 | Seat of Provincial Government, Anilag Festival, Kesong Puti trade |
| Santa Maria | Municipality | 4th District | 34,517 | 108.38 km² | 0403427000 | Citrus orchards, highland vegetable cultivation, Marikit Falls agritourism |
| Siniloan | Municipality | 4th District | 39,460 | 64.28 km² | 0403429000 | Higher education hub of northeastern Laguna (LSPU), Mount Romelo waterfalls |
| Victoria | Municipality | 3rd District | 43,408 | 22.39 km² | 0403430000 | Duck Raising Capital of the Philippines, Itik Festival, balut and salted egg production |
Calamba City
CityDesignated regional center of CALABARZON, birthplace of Dr. José Rizal, and world famous hot spring resort capital along the foothills of Mount Makiling.
Santa Rosa City
CityLion City of the South and Motor City of the Philippines, home to Toyota, Mitsubishi, Enchanted Kingdom theme park, and the sprawling Nuvali master planned estate.
Biñan City
CityHigh density commercial trading powerhouse, host to major semiconductor plants in Laguna Technopark, historic school where José Rizal studied, and traditional footwear maker.
Cabuyao City
CityEnterprise City of the Philippines, hosting the largest Nestlé manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia, Light Industry & Science Park I, and diverse consumer brand factories.
San Pedro City
CityNorthern gateway connecting Metro Manila to Laguna, renowned for the Sampaguita Festival, urban residential communities, and rapid commercial expansion along SLEX.
San Pablo City
CityCity of Seven Lakes and key commercial hub of southern Laguna, famous for its volcanic crater lakes, coconut plantations, and vibrant agritourism corridors.
Santa Cruz
Provincial CapitalAdministrative capital of the province hosting the Laguna Provincial Capitol, Anilag Festival showcase, and the authentic Kesong Puti carabao cheese culinary trade.
Los Baños
Special Science CityAcademic and scientific powerhouse hosting the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Makiling hot springs.
Paete
Carving CapitalCarving Capital of the Philippines, nationally celebrated for masterful wood carvings, sacred ecclesiastical retablos, ice sculptures, and folk paper-mâché taka art.
Liliw
Footwear CapitalFootwear Capital of Laguna, world famous for Gat Tayaw street lined with handmade abaca and synthetic tsinelas, uraro cookies, and the red brick St. John the Baptist Church.
Lumban
Embroidery CapitalEmbroidery Capital of the Philippines, world renown for master artisans creating hand-embroidered piña and jusi Barong Tagalog garments worn by state leaders.
Pila
Heritage LandmarkDeclared a National Historical Landmark for its pristine Spanish colonial town square, preserved 19th-century ancestral mansions, and San Antonio de Padua parish.
Economic Powerhouse & CMCI Pillar Performance
Consistently ranking as the 2nd Most Competitive Province in the Philippines under the Department of Trade and Industry Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), Laguna commands a trillion-peso economy driven by five balanced pillars.
Economic Dynamism
Laguna houses high concentrations of export processing zones, including Laguna Technopark and Light Industry & Science Park, producing over 80 percent of Philippine assembled motor vehicles and substantial global semiconductor outputs.
Government Efficiency
Streamlined local business permits through integrated electronic Business Permits and Licensing Systems (e-BPLS), strong anti-red tape compliance (ARTA), and proactive investor promotion units across component cities and towns.
Infrastructure Backbone
Unmatched regional connectivity via SLEX, CALAX, and the ongoing North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), backed by reliable power grids from Kalayaan Pumped-Storage and advanced fiber-optic digital corridors.
Resiliency & Disaster Preparedness
Sophisticated provincial disaster risk reduction management systems (PDRRMO), comprehensive flood mitigation engineering across the Laguna de Bay basin, and early warning seismological monitoring around volcanic zones.
Innovation & R&D Ecosystem
Bolstered by the presence of UPLB, DOST research agencies, IRRI, and university innovation incubators driving agricultural biotechnology, industrial automation, and digital enterprise development.
Top Attractions, Ecotourism & Heritage Wonders
From world-class theme parks and geothermal hot springs to dramatic mountain cascades and ancient subterranean monuments, Laguna offers premier leisure and heritage experiences.
Enchanted Kingdom
The premier theme park in the Philippines, Enchanted Kingdom spans 25 hectares featuring themed zones, iconic rides like the Space Shuttle roller coaster and Wheel of Fate, family attractions, and year-round corporate gatherings.
Pagsanjan & Cavinti Falls
Internationally famous three-drop waterfall accessible via traditional wooden dugout canoes (banca) navigating boulder-strewn rapids or through the scenic Cavinti eco-walk trail leading down to Devil's Cave.
Underground Cemetery
Built in 1845 by Franciscan missionary Fr. Vicente Velloc, this circular baroque necropolis is the only subterranean cemetery in the Philippines, historically utilized as a secret planning cavern by Katipunero revolutionists.
Mount Makiling Hot Springs
Hundreds of private resorts and natural public thermal baths fueled by geothermal mineral heat from Mount Makiling. Neighborhoods like Pansol in Calamba are famous for therapeutic natural sulfuric spring baths.
Taytay & Hulugan Cascades
Majayjay's Taytay Falls delivers crystal-clear mountain runoff surrounded by pristine rainforests, while Luisiana features dramatic 235-foot sheer drops at Hulugan Falls, accompanied by nearby Aliw and Talay falls.
Seven Crater Lakes
Sampaloc, Bunot, Yambo, Pandin, Palakpakin, Mohicap, and Calibato offer serene volcanic maar settings with twin-lake bamboo rafting on Lake Pandin and tranquil waterfront dining along Sampaloc lake boardwalk.
Transportation Corridors & Strategic Logistics
Serving as the southern multimodal gateway connecting the National Capital Region to Batangas Port and the Bicol Peninsula, Laguna boasts an advanced multimodal transport grid.
Expressway Network
The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) provide high-capacity, multilane grade-separated access directly connecting Laguna industrial estates to Metro Manila and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in 45 to 60 minutes.
Railway Systems
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) Metro Commuter line operates service through San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, and Calamba, currently undergoing complete modernization through the elevated North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
Lakeshore Scenic Arterials
The Manila East Road loops around the eastern and northern lakeshore through Famy, Paete, Lumban, and Santa Cruz, providing picturesque arterial access connecting eastern Laguna to Rizal and Quezon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Province of Laguna
Essential facts, administrative details, economic highlights, and travel information for visitors and businesses.
What is the capital of Laguna and how many local government units make up the province?
The provincial capital of Laguna is the municipality of Santa Cruz, which serves as the administrative seat of the Provincial Capitol and provincial government agencies. Meanwhile, Calamba City serves as the designated regional administrative center of the CALABARZON region (Region IV-A). The province is composed of 30 local government units in total: 6 component cities (Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, San Pablo, San Pedro, and Santa Rosa) and 24 municipalities, comprising 674 barangays across 7 congressional districts.
What is the latest official population and land area of the Province of Laguna?
According to official Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) census data, Laguna recorded a population of 3,382,193 residents in the 2020 Census, with updated official POPCEN figures reaching 3,687,345 residents, ranking Laguna as the third most populous province in the country. The total land area of the province spans 1,917.85 square kilometers (excluding the water surface of Laguna de Bay).
Why is Laguna referred to as a Trillion-Peso Economy and the Detroit of the Philippines?
Laguna is the first province in the Philippines to cross a 1-trillion peso Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), driven by dense industrial estates like Laguna Technopark and Light Industry & Science Park. It is known as the Detroit of the Philippines because it hosts the country's primary automotive assembly plants (Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Honda, Isuzu) and critical automotive supply chains in Santa Rosa and Biñan. Additionally, its major semiconductor firms in Cabuyao and Calamba make it a vital part of the nation's electronics export corridor.
What are the most famous artisan towns and local delicacies in Laguna?
Laguna is internationally renowned for specialized artisan heritage: Paete is the Carving Capital of the Philippines (woodcraft and taka paper-mâché), Liliw is the Footwear Capital (tsinelas and shoes), Lumban is the Embroidery Capital (piña-jusi Barong Tagalog), and Victoria is the Duck Raising Capital (balut and salted eggs). Its most famous culinary delicacies include freshly baked Buko Pie (originating from Los Baños and San Pablo), authentic Kesong Puti (Santa Cruz carabao cheese), Espasol, and Uraro arrowroot cookies.
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