Kalayaan, Laguna
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| Nickname(s): Laguna's Symbol of Peace and Unity | ||
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| Coordinates: 14°21′N 121°34′E / 14.350°N 121.567°ECoordinates: 14°21′N 121°34′E / 14.350°N 121.567°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Laguna | |
| District | 4th District of Laguna | |
| Founded | May 17, 1956 | |
| Barangays | 3 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Teodoro A. Adao Jr. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 46.60 km2 (17.99 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 20,944 | |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4015 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)49 | |
| Income class | 3rd | |
| Website | www |
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Kalayaan is a third class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,944 people.
Kalayaan is roughly rectangular in shape, with a hilly terrain on most of its eastern side, while relatively flat on its western side. Its highest elevations are from 400 to 418 metres. These are found in Sitio Santo Angel, Malaking Pulo, and Cabuhayan in Barangay San Juan, and Sitio Lamao in Barangay San Antonio. Approximately three fourths of the total land area are with terrain 300 metres above sea level. Its lowest points are from 5 to 20 metres along the western sections of Barangays San Juan and Longos towards Laguna de Bay.
The municipality was formerly called Longos until 1956 when it was changed to its present name.
Kalayaan is politically subdivided into 3 barangays:
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