Pansol

Pansol
Resort Barangay
Barangay Pansol

Pansol in 2013

Seal
Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E / 14.19528; 121.17194Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E / 14.19528; 121.17194
Country Philippines
City Calamba
Province Laguna
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Government
 • Chairman Sally M. Dela Cruz
 • Councilors
  • Joel D. Martinez
  • Zenaida B. Alcantara
  • Magdalena M. Fabroquez
  • Larry T. Cuevas
  • Marcelino P. Ameglio
  • Merlita Aurea G. Manguiat
  • Alberto F. Luar
Area
 • Land 528.2 km2 (203.9 sq mi)

Pansol (known for Resort City of the Philippines) is a tourist barangay in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines located at the southeast edge of the city.[1] The barangay is situated at the foot of Mount Makiling near the city's border with Los Baños and is known for its hot springs.

Economy

Billboards at the National Highway advertising several resorts in Pansol

The resorts industry of Pansol contributes significantly to the barangay's economy and has been known as a tourist destination for its resorts since the 1970s. In As of October 2009, there are about 700 resorts in Pansol.[2]

Neighboring Barangays

Directions Barangays
West Maunong
East Sucol & Bagong Kalsada
South Putting Lupa
North Bucal

Population

Barangay Hall of Pansol
Year Population Household
2014 12, 641 2, 790
2013 12, 172 2, 687
2012 11, 721 2, 687
2011 11, 286 2, 491
2010 10, 868 2, 630
2007 9, 980 2, 146
2000 8, 378 1, 697
1995 6, 517 ?
1990 4, 941 ?
1980 3, 192 ?

Schools

Pansol has one pre-school (Pansol Day Care Center), two elementary schools (E. Baretto Sr. Elementary School and Perpetual Help Elementary School), and one high school, (E. Baretto National High School).


References

  1. ↑ "Barangay Pansol City of Government"
  2. ↑ Cinco, Maricar (14 October 2009). "Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry". Inquirer Southern Luzon. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
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