Kalayaan, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 3 |
| Postal code | 4015 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 46.60 km2 (17.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 23,269 |
| Density (2015) | 499 / km2 (1,293 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 20' North, 121° 29' East (14.3261, 121.4781) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Kalayaan, formerly known as Longos, is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 46.60 square kilometers or 17.99 square miles which constitutes 2.43% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 23,269. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.16% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 499 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,293 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kalayaan has 3 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longos | 26.09% | 6,070 | 5,872 | 3.37% | 0.63% |
| San Antonio | 45.77% | 10,651 | 9,082 | 17.28% | 3.08% |
| San Juan | 28.14% | 6,548 | 5,990 | 9.32% | 1.71% |
| Kalayaan Total | 23,269 | 20,944 | 11.10% | 2.02% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Kalayaan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,196,251.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,738,570.60 | – |
| 2010 | 61,087,590.33 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 58,000,724.79 | -5.05% |
| 2012 | 57,665,404.76 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 62,744,435.03 | 8.81% |
| 2014 | 64,683,344.31 | 3.09% |
| 2015 | 78,611,484.58 | 21.53% |
| 2016 | 83,196,251.10 | 5.83% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalayaan is 5 to 9, with 2,419 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 166 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 545 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,167 |
| 5 to 9 | 2,419 |
| 10 to 14 | 2,411 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,276 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,279 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,835 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,619 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,506 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,286 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,269 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,018 |
| 55 to 59 | 929 |
| 60 to 64 | 716 |
| 65 to 69 | 416 |
| 70 to 74 | 239 |
| 75 to 79 | 166 |
| 80 and over | 173 |
| Total | 23,269 |
Historical population
The population of Kalayaan grew from 5,007 in 1960 to 23,269 in 2015, an increase of 18,262 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.02%, or an increase of 2,325 people, from the previous population of 20,944 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,007 | – | |
| 6,957 | 3.27% | |
| 8,501 | 4.10% | |
| 10,247 | 3.81% | |
| 13,118 | 2.50% | |
| 16,955 | 4.92% | |
| 19,580 | 3.13% | |
| 21,203 | 1.10% | |
| 20,944 | -0.45% | |
| 23,269 | 2.02% |
Location
The municipal center of Kalayaan is situated at approximately 14° 20' North, 121° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 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 Kalayaan are San Pablo, Tayabas, Calamba, Cabuyao, Santa Rosa, and Biñan. The nearest municipalities are Lumban, Paete, Pakil, Pagsanjan, Santa Cruz, and Pangil. Its distance from the national capital is 61.17 kilometers (38.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lumban, Laguna, 3.77 kilometers (2.34 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Paete, Laguna, 4.22 kilometers (2.62 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Pakil, Laguna, 6.04 kilometers (3.75 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Pagsanjan, Laguna, 6.46 kilometers (4.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Santa Cruz, Laguna, 8.31 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Pangil, Laguna, 8.57 kilometers (5.33 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 32.78 kilometers (20.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 35.37 kilometers (21.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Calamba, Laguna, 36.24 kilometers (22.52 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 38.67 kilometers (24.03 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 39.49 kilometers (24.54 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Biñan, Laguna, 42.67 kilometers (26.52 miles) to the West (N88°W)
Distance from Manila: 61.17 kilometers (38.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 23,269, ranked 1,128 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 17.99 square kilometers, ranked 1,387 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 499 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 370 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.02%, ranked 72 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.