Pansol is an urban barangay in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. It is 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.
Pansol | |
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 Pansol (2013) | |
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| Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| City | Calamba |
| Province | Laguna |
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Joel D. Martinez |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 5.282 km2 (2.039 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,623 |
Economy
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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. As of October 2009, there are about 700 resorts in Pansol.[2]
Geography
editPansol is subdivided into seven puroks numbered I to VII. The barangay covers a total area of 5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi). It is surrounded by five other barangays.[1]
| Directions | Barangay |
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| West | Maunong |
| East | Sucol Bagong Kalsada |
| South | Puting Lupa |
| North | Bucal |
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,192 | — |
| 1990 | 4,941 | +4.47% |
| 1995 | 6,517 | +5.32% |
| 2000 | 8,378 | +5.53% |
| 2007 | 9,980 | +2.44% |
| 2010 | 10,868 | +3.15% |
| 2015 | 10,156 | −1.28% |
| 2020 | 11,623 | +2.69% |
Education
editPansol is the site of at least two elementary schools namely E. Baretto Sr. Elementary School and Perpetual Help Elementary School as well as a senior high school, the E. Baretto National High School.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Brgy. Pansol". Official Website of the City of Calamba. City Government of Calamba. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Cinco, Maricar (14 October 2009). "Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry". Inquirer Southern Luzon. Archived from the original on 17 October 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2015.