Calamba Claypot

Calamba Claypot, also known as the Calamba Jar, is a landmark in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines believed to be the largest claypot in the world.[1] It is located at the City Plaza near Calamba Church and Rizal Shrine. Built in 1937, it was constructed as a reference to the origin of the town's name from kalamba, meaning "water jar".[2][3][4][5] The giant claypot can also be found in the city's official seal.

Calamba Claypot
Coordinates14°12′51″N 121°10′01″E
LocationCity Plaza, Poblacion 5, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Beginning date1937
Completion date1939

The plaza was proposed by the then town councilor Dr. Agapito Alzona, to utilize the area where the old town market once stood. The resolution was approved by the then town mayor Roman Lazaro.[6][7] The giant claypot was built in 1937 and completed in 1939.

References
  1. "Calamba's Giant Claypot". Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  2. Sta. Maria, Felice Prudente (1996). In Excelsis: The Mission of Jose P. Rizal, Humanist and Philippine National Hero. Studio 5 Designs. p. 40. ISBN 9719135336.
  3. "kalamba". Tagalog Dictionary. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  4. "Clay Pot - "Banga"". City Government of Calamba. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  5. "Towns andCities - LAGUNA (Region IV: Southern Tagalog) - CALAMBA CITY". Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  6. Hilberio, Demetrio (1985). Calamba, in War and in Peace: A History of the Hero's Hometown. LACS Graphic Corporation.
  7. "Calamba History". Calamba History. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
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