Pansol

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
Barangay
Pansol (2013)
Seal
Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E
CountryPhilippines
CityCalamba
ProvinceLaguna
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
Government
 • ChairmanJoel D. Martinez
 • Councilors
  • Simonne T. Canlas
  • Jane B. Varona
  • Danilo P. Cuevas Jr.
  • Marcelino P. Ameglio
  • Magdalena M. Fabroquez
  • Rebecca G. Fontanilla
  • Alberto F. Luar
Area
 • Land5.282 km2 (2.039 sq mi)

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. As of October 2009, there are about 700 resorts in Pansol.[2]

Geography

Pansol 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]

DirectionsBarangay
WestMaunong
EastSucol
Bagong Kalsada
SouthPuting Lupa
NorthBucal

Population
Barangay Hall of Pansol
YearPopulationHousehold
201412, 6412, 790
201312, 1722, 687
201211, 7212, 687
201111, 2862, 491
201010, 8682, 630
20079, 9802, 146
20008, 3781, 697
19956, 517?
19904, 941?
19803, 192?

Education

Pansol 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
  1. "Brgy. Pansol". Official Website of the City of Calamba. City Government of Calamba. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. 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.


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