Los Baños, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 4030 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 54.22 km2 (20.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 115,353 |
| Density (2020) | 2,127 / km2 (5,511 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 11' North, 121° 13' East (14.1775, 121.2214) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.3 feet) |
Los Baños is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 54.22 square kilometers or 20.93 square miles which constitutes 2.81% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 115,353. This represented 3.41% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.71% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 5,511 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Los Baños has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anos | 7.64% | 8,815 | 8,039 | 9.65% | 1.96% |
| Bagong Silang | 0.61% | 707 | 629 | 12.40% | 2.49% |
| Bambang | 6.62% | 7,638 | 7,228 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Batong Malake | 10.90% | 12,578 | 15,314 | -17.87% | -4.06% |
| Baybayin | 1.27% | 1,466 | 1,632 | -10.17% | -2.23% |
| Bayog | 10.07% | 11,613 | 10,460 | 11.02% | 2.23% |
| Lalakay | 3.67% | 4,234 | 5,032 | -15.86% | -3.57% |
| Maahas | 7.62% | 8,785 | 7,536 | 16.57% | 3.28% |
| Malinta | 5.66% | 6,531 | 7,368 | -11.36% | -2.51% |
| Mayondon | 15.45% | 17,817 | 17,071 | 4.37% | 0.90% |
| Putho Tuntungin | 8.06% | 9,300 | 9,068 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| San Antonio | 13.85% | 15,978 | 13,537 | 18.03% | 3.55% |
| Tadlak | 3.50% | 4,043 | 3,319 | 21.81% | 4.24% |
| Timugan | 5.07% | 5,848 | 5,775 | 1.26% | 0.26% |
| Los Baños Total | 115,353 | 112,008 | 2.99% | 0.62% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Los Baños for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱256,986,279.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 142,203,617.58 | – |
| 2010 | 144,943,051.78 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 167,143,156.48 | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 173,358,206.43 | 3.72% |
| 2013 | 187,323,027.97 | 8.06% |
| 2014 | 209,144,083.87 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 231,885,692.29 | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 256,986,279.76 | 10.82% |
End notes:
| ||
Demographics
Households
The household population of Los Baños in the 2015 Census was 109,409 broken down into 29,020 households or an average of 3.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66,071 | 13,320 | 4.96 | |
| 71,658 | 14,676 | 4.88 | |
| 82,002 | 17,030 | 4.82 | |
| 97,346 | 21,749 | 4.48 | |
| 101,751 | 23,775 | 4.28 | |
| 109,409 | 29,020 | 3.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Los Baños is 15 to 19, with 13,567 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 768 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,922 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,500 | 7.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,977 | 8.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,923 | 8.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,567 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,039 | 9.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,700 | 8.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,580 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,023 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,759 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,947 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,270 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,341 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,307 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,182 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,307 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 896 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 768 | 0.69% |
| Total | 112,008 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Los Baños grew from 3,352 in 1903 to 115,353 in 2020, an increase of 112,001 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 3,345 people, from the previous population of 112,008 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,352 | – | |
| 6,337 | 4.10% | |
| 9,612 | 2.10% | |
| 10,954 | 1.35% | |
| 21,519 | 6.12% | |
| 32,167 | 4.01% | |
| 38,351 | 3.59% | |
| 49,555 | 5.26% | |
| 66,211 | 2.94% | |
| 71,683 | 1.50% | |
| 82,027 | 2.93% | |
| 98,631 | 2.57% | |
| 101,884 | 1.19% | |
| 112,008 | 1.82% | |
| 115,353 | 0.62% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Los Baños for the year 2019 was 65,754, broken down into 30,290 males and 35,464 females.
Location
The municipal center of Los Baños is situated at approximately 14° 11' North, 121° 13' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Los Baños are Calamba, Laguna, Santo Tomas, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Cabuyao, Laguna, San Pablo, Laguna, and Santa Rosa, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Bay, Laguna, Calauan, Laguna, Alaminos, Laguna, Victoria, Laguna, Malvar, Batangas, and Pila, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 52.67 kilometers (32.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bay, Laguna, 6.53 kilometers (4.06 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Calauan, Laguna, 10.48 kilometers (6.51 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Alaminos, Laguna, 12.74 kilometers (7.92 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Victoria, Laguna, 12.64 kilometers (7.85 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Malvar, Batangas, 16.19 kilometers (10.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Pila, Laguna, 16.31 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
Nearest cities
- Calamba, Laguna, 7.38 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 11.79 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 13.07 kilometers (8.12 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 15.40 kilometers (9.57 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 16.25 kilometers (10.10 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 19.21 kilometers (11.94 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
Distance from Manila: 52.67 kilometers (32.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.