Pansol

This article is about the barangay in Calamba. For the barangay in Quezon City, see Pansol, Quezon City.
Pansol
Barangay
Pansol (2013)
Pansol (2013)
Official seal of Pansol
Seal
Map
Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E / 14.19528°N 121.17194°E / 14.19528; 121.17194
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,623

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.

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]

Directions Barangay
West Maunong
East Sucol
Bagong Kalsada
South Puting Lupa
North Bucal

Population

Barangay Hall of Pansol
Population census of Brgy. Pansol
YearPop.±% 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

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. ^ a b c "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.