Lian, Batangas

Lian
Lian
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Lian is located in Philippines
Lian
Lian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°02′N 120°39′E / 14.03°N 120.65°E / 14.03; 120.65
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 1st district
Founded1760
Annexation to NasugbuMarch 28, 1903
ReestablishedJanuary 1, 1915
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoseph V. Peji
 • Vice MayorRoberto Antonio S. Leviste
 • RepresentativeJoseph Eric R. Buhain
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate35,736 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
76.80 km2 (29.65 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Highest elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
56,280
 • Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
 • Households
15,991
DemonymLianeño
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
9.40
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 278 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 496.7 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 234.3 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 96.63 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
 • WaterLian Water District
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4216
PSGC
041013000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.lian.gov.ph

Lian, officially the Municipality of Lian (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lian), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,280 people.[3]

The patron saint of Lian is John the Baptist.

Etymology

According to the early residents of the town, it was initially named Lia, after the leader of the first group of Chinese traders who settled there. However, there is no significance if it is associated with the old name of the town. When Spaniards asked the traders about the name of the place and "Lia" was the answer, they took it as "Lian," the town's present name.[5]

History

Lian was founded in 1760 by Chinese traders who settled in the area. There were no other information regarding the other settlers.[5]

On March 28, 1903, Lian was merged with the municipality of Nasugbu.[6] On December 28, 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison signed Executive Order No. 127, separating Lian from Nasugbu to restore its independent municipality status effective January 1, 1915 by first mayor Kapitan Isko.[7]

Geography

Lian is located at 14°02′N 120°39′E / 14.03°N 120.65°E / 14.03; 120.65. It is located at the western shore of Batangas, facing the Nasugbu Bay. It is 72 kilometers (45 mi) from Batangas City and 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Manila.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 76.80 square kilometers (29.65 sq mi) [8] constituting 2.46% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays

Lian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[9] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Barangays Tres, Uno, Dos, Quatro, Singko, Malaruhatan and Binubusan (which is not Poblacion) are considered urban barangays, while barangays San Diego, Bungahan, Prenza, Bagong Pook, Kapito, Lumaniag, Humayingan, Puting Kahoy, Cumba, Luyahan, Matabungkay and Balibago are considered rural barangays.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[10]
041013002 Bagong Pook 4.1% 2,321 2,011 ▴ 1.44%
041013003 Balibago 5.8% 3,250 2,964 ▴ 0.93%
041013004 Binubusan 8.2% 4,610 4,061 ▴ 1.28%
041013005 Bungahan 7.5% 4,249 3,415 ▴ 2.21%
041013007 Cumba 3.1% 1,724 1,487 ▴ 1.49%
041013008 Humayingan 2.8% 1,557 1,328 ▴ 1.60%
041013009 Kapito 5.8% 3,273 2,764 ▴ 1.70%
041013012 Lumaniag 4.1% 2,309 2,114 ▴ 0.89%
041013013 Luyahan 4.3% 2,392 2,251 ▴ 0.61%
041013014 Malaruhatan 7.8% 4,410 3,322 ▴ 2.87%
041013015 Matabungkay 8.8% 4,938 4,389 ▴ 1.19%
041013016 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 3.4% 1,895 1,598 ▴ 1.72%
041013017 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 1.6% 928 514 ▴ 6.08%
041013018 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 2.5% 1,411 1,413 ▾ −0.01%
041013019 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 2.6% 1,463 1,330 ▴ 0.96%
041013020 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 1.9% 1,056 1,221 ▾ −1.44%
041013021 Prenza 8.0% 4,486 4,070 ▴ 0.98%
041013022 Puting‑Kahoy 3.4% 1,905 1,707 ▴ 1.10%
041013023 San Diego 8.0% 4,483 3,984 ▴ 1.19%
Total 56,280 45,943 ▴ 2.05%

Sitios

  • Altura (Prenza)
  • Bagbag (Bungahan)
  • Balanoy (Prenza)
  • Calumpit (Kapito)
  • Ligtasin (Luyahan)
  • Magahis (Humanyingan)
  • Molino (Kapito)
  • Matuod (Luyahan)
  • Pajo (Lumaniag)
  • Tan-ag (San Diego)

Climate

Climate data for Lian, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4) 		13
(0.5) 		14
(0.6) 		32
(1.3) 		101
(4.0) 		142
(5.6) 		208
(8.2) 		187
(7.4) 		175
(6.9) 		131
(5.2) 		68
(2.7) 		39
(1.5) 		1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue[11]

The climate of Lian falls under the first type of classification, Type I, characterized by two pronounced seasons: Dry season from November to April and wet season for the rest of the year.

Demographics

Population census of Lian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,552—    
1918 5,104+4.73%
1939 8,181+2.27%
1948 10,702+3.03%
1960 13,658+2.05%
1970 20,624+4.20%
1975 23,271+2.45%
1980 26,091+2.31%
1990 31,296+1.84%
1995 36,000+2.66%
2000 39,129+1.80%
2007 44,925+1.92%
2010 45,943+0.82%
2015 52,660+2.63%
2020 56,280+1.32%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][10][13][14]

In the 2020 census, Lian had a population of 56,280.[3] The population density was 730 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,900/sq mi).

Most of the people in Lian are Tagalogs. However, some Visayans are found in some barrios and barangays. The main language is Tagalog. Most of the residents can also understand and speak English. Historically once been founded, they are inhabited by Chinese. Since 1800s, all Chinese in Lian was converted to Tagalog.[citation needed]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Lian

5
10
15
20
2006
19.60
2009
16.49
2012
17.97
2015
13.27
2018
10.71
2021
9.40

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Lian's main products include rice, corn, onion, calamansi, milkfish, which are sold at Lian Public Market and other various locations. Industries also been found in Barangay Malaruhatan. such as Azucarera De Don Pedro.[when?] However, the industries cause damage the environment and climate change. Construction supplies such as aluminum, timber (wood), etc.

Table of products

Products in Lian[citation needed]
Product Description Locations
Calamansi Calamansi is a fruit has been found in calamansi trees in some barangays. Unknown
Rice Rice is the important food in the municipality. which is largely placed farms such as Barangays Kapito and Prenza. Bungahan, Prenza, Malaruhatan, Bagong Pook, Kapito, Puting Kahoy, Humayingan, Binubusan, Matabungkay, Luyahan and Balibago
Corn Corn is an alternative food in rice. which is used the medicine in various dishes. Various locations which is same in rice.
Onion Onion is the vegetable which is ranges in batangays Cumba, Prenza and Puting Kahoy. Various locations which is same in rice.
Wood Wood is the possible product which is found in the forest. Usefully in the construction. All locations exempt Poblacion
Cement Cement is the construction product to allow to construct the buildings, etc. Everywhere
Sugar Sugar which is allows it used in processed food in home. Unknown
Aluminum Aluminum which is used from the construction. However, it been used from tools. Unknown
Milkfish Milkfish is found in all coastal barangays. Useful for the nutrition of the humans. San Diego, Lumaniag, Luyahan, Binubusan and Matabungkay
Chicken Chicken is the poultry which people wants to interest as fast food. Poultry farms
Sand Sand which it allows to create glass. It will found in the beaches. Sands in coastal barangays
Cocoa Cocoa is the rare product, possibly found in barangay Cumba. However, it is usefully the recipe of chocolate. Rarely found in Cumba.
Flour Flour can be sold in the public markets. Which allows people to create/cook bread, cakes, etc. Public markets and sari-sari stores
Salt Salt is found in the sea. It is used in some recipes. Coastal barangays
Processed food Is found in sari-sari stores. Sari-sari stores and supermarkets
Petroleum/Gasoline Petroleum/Gasoline which is found in Azucarera De Don Pedro. Usefully in gasoline stations. Azucarera De Don Pedro in Malaruhatan
Tilapia Tilapia is found in the sea. Coastal barangays
Fruits Fruits which is found in the trees. Everywhere
Vegetables Vegetables which is found in trees and farmlands. Everywhere
Hollow block Hollow blocks which is usefully for the construction. Unknown

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Municipal hall

Current officials as of 2022:

  • Mayor: Joseph V. Peji
  • Vice Mayor: Roberto Antonio "Ronin" S. Leviste
  • Councilors:3
  • Cesar R. Lagus, Jr.
  • Benito A. Magbago
  • Osita P. Vergara
  • Arlene C. Lagus
  • Leopoldo A. Jonson
  • Roland H. Magyaya
  • Lauro "Ompong" A. Butiong
  • Reynaldo J. Herrera, Jr.

Education

Saint Claire Academy
  • Tan-ag Elementary School
  • Grand Prairie Learning School
  • Lian Institute
  • Lian National High school
  • Senior High School in Lian
  • Matabungkay National High School
  • R. B Concepcion Montessori School
  • Saint Anne Academy (formerly known as Binubusan Academy)
  • Saint Claire Academy
  • Luyahan Elementary School
  • Lian Central School
  • Binubusan Elementary School
  • Matabungkay Elementary School
  • Prenza Elementary School
  • Kapito Elementary School
  • Lian Senior High School
  • San Diego Elementary School

Transport

Lian is plied by public transportation such as jeepneys, tricycles, and buses.

Access

The Calatagan-Nasugbu Highway and the Palico-Nasugbu Highway runs through the municipality.

Tourism

Matabungkay Beach
Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint John the Baptist
  • Matabungkay Beach – a white sand beach accessible to Manila 120 kilometers (75 mi) away that was originally 'discovered' to be a great weekend or daytrip destination in the early 1950s, allegedly by sun starved German residents of Manila.[citation needed] It was soon a popular target for holiday-lovers, and permanent cottages (even deluxe beach houses) were built along the beach in the early 1960s by rich Manila folk. The beach became popular because it was said to be the favorite place to release stress of a notable Teacher of Lian Jovie Ann.But since the COVID-19 epidemic began.There are more tourists than other beaches.It takes more than three hours to drive to Manila.But there is a lot of seaweed on the beach.
  • Town fiesta – Lian's fiesta is held annually every June 24 to commemorate the birthdate of Saint John the Baptist. It is being celebrated by five barangays in the Poblacion, Sitio Bag-bag, also celebrates its fiesta on this day because of its proximity to the town center than to its respective barangays, Kapito and Bungahan (Sitio Bag-bag is shared by 2 barangays).
  • Balsa festival – The quaint barangay of Matabungkay is known for its wide beach, clear waters, creamy sand and the Balsa (bamboo beach raft). Every year, this small town comes alive in colorful celebrations as Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel hosts the Balsa Festival. The first ever Balsa Festival was held on May 18, 2002, aimed to help the local community by bringing back the town's popularity in the tourism map. With the continued support of the Department of Tourism, the Balsa Festival has become an annual event. Activities include the Balsa Race Competition, Balsa Decor and Cultural Dance Competition, a concert and dance party by the beach, prominent media personalities and foreign executives.

Notable People and Sites

People

Sites and Locations

  • San Diego Beach
  • Matabungkay Beach
  • Lian Municipal Cemetery
  • Lian Memorial Park

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Lian | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  5. ^ a b "Historical and Cultural Life of the Town" (PDF). National Library of the Philippines. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Act No. 708 (March 28, 1903), An Act Reducing Thirteen of the Municipalities in the Province of Batangas to Five, retrieved July 7, 2023
  7. ^ Executive Order No. 127 (December 28, 1914), "An Act Reducing Thirteen of the Municipalities in the Province of Batangas to Five", Batangas History, Culture and Folklore, retrieved July 7, 2023
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