Pansol Explained

Pansol
Settlement Type:Barangay
Seal Size:100px
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Pansol within the Philippines
Coordinates:14.1953°N 121.1719°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Name1:Calamba
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Laguna
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Subdivision Type4:Number of puroks
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Joel D. Martinez
Leader Title1:Councilors
Leader Name1:
  • Simonne T. Canlas
  • Jane B. Varona
  • Danilo P. Cuevas Jr.
  • Marcelino P. Ameglio
  • Magdalena M. Fabroquez
  • Rebecca G. Fontanilla
  • Alberto F. Luar
Area Land Km2:5.282
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:11623
Population Density Km2:auto

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

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 5.28sqkm. It is surrounded by five other barangays.[1]

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brgy. Pansol . Official Website of the City of Calamba . City Government of Calamba . 1 January 2019.
  2. News: Cinco. Maricar. Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry. 26 May 2015. Inquirer Southern Luzon. 14 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091017082035/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20091014-230070/Flood-hurts-Calamba-City-resort-industry. 17 October 2009. dead.