CALABARZON
| Region IV-A CALABARZON |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Island group | Luzon |
| Regional center | Calamba City, Laguna |
| Area | |
| - Total | 16,558 km2 (6,393.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 11,743,110 |
| - Density | 709.2/km2 (1,836.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Provinces | 5 |
| Cities | 14 |
| Municipalities | 130 |
| Barangays | 4,011 |
| Cong. districts | 19 |
| Languages | Tagalog |
CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional capital is Calamba City in Laguna. The region is composed of five provinces, namely: CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal, and QueZON. The region's name is a portmanteau of the names of these provinces.
The region is located in southwestern Luzon, just south and east of Metro Manila and is the second most densely populated region.
CALABARZON and MIMAROPA were previously combined together as Southern Tagalog, until they were separated in 2002.
Executive Order No. 246, dated October 28, 2003, designated Calamba City as the regional center of CALABARZON.
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History
Region IV-A had a very important role in the history of the Philippines. Philippine independence was held by 1st Philippine president, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in on June 12, 1898.
People from Batangas, Cavite and Laguna were a part of those who first revolted against the Spaniards for freedom. While the Philippines' national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna. Apolinario Mabini, was born in Tanauan City, Batangas
The eight primary rays of the sun found in the Philippine Flag represent the first eight provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac) that sought independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.
Political divisions
| Province/City | Capital | Population (2007) |
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Batangas | Batangas City | 2,245,869 | 3,165.8 | 601.8 |
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Cavite | Trece Martires City | 2,856,765 | 1,287.6 | 1,602.3 |
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Laguna | Santa Cruz | 2,473,530 | 1,759.7 | 1,117.2 |
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Quezon | Lucena City | 1,646,510 | 8,706.6 | 171.7 |
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Rizal | Antipolo City | 2,284,046 | 1,308.9 | 1,304.3 |
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Lucena City¹ | — | 236,390 | 56.3 | 2,483 |
¹ Lucena City is a highly urbanized city; figures are excluded from Quezon Province.
Component cities
- Antipolo City, Rizal
- Batangas City, Batangas
- Biñan City, Laguna
- Calamba City, Laguna
- Cavite City, Cavite
- Dasmariñas City, Cavite
- Lipa City, Batangas
- San Pablo City, Laguna
- Santa Rosa City, Laguna
- Tagaytay City, Cavite
- Tanauan City, Batangas
- Tayabas City, Quezon
- Trece Martires City, Cavite
On August 7, 2000, the municipality of Los Baños, Laguna was declared as a "Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines" through Presidential Proclamation No. 349 in recognition of its importance as a center for science and technology,[1] being home to many prestigious educational, environmental and research institutions. However, this proclamation does not convert the municipality to a city, nor gives it corporate powers that are accorded to other cities.
Governors
- Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. (Nacionalista) of Cavite
- Rosa Vilma "Vi" Santos-Recto (Liberal) of Batangas
- Emilio Ramon "Jeorge Estregan" P. Ejercito, III (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) of Laguna
- Casimiro Ynares III (NPC) of Rizal
- David "Jayjay" Suarez (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) of Quezon
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