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Nagcarlan, Laguna

Nagcarlan
Municipality
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Official seal of Nagcarlan
Seal
Map of Laguna showing the location of Nagcarlan
Map of Laguna showing the location of Nagcarlan
Nagcarlan is located in Philippines
Nagcarlan
Nagcarlan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°08′N 121°25′E / 14.133°N 121.417°E / 14.133; 121.417Coordinates: 14°08′N 121°25′E / 14.133°N 121.417°E / 14.133; 121.417
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Laguna
District 3rd District of Laguna
Founded 1583
Barangays 52
Government
 • Mayor Nelson M. Osuna
Area
 • Total 78.10 km2 (30.15 sq mi)
Elevation 229.0 m (751.3 ft)
Population (2010)
 • Total 59,726
 • Rank 10 out of 30 (in Laguna)
 • Density 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Nagcarlangin
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4002
IDD:area code +63 (0)49
Income class 2nd

Nagcarlan is a second class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 59,726 people. It is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometres (64 mi) south of Manila. Its coordinates are N14°07.93' E121°24.93' at 229.0 meters above sealevel.

Nagcarlan has clean flowing rivers, gushing water falls, calm lakes and lush hills and mountains. Historic Spanish colonial sites, restaurants with competitive and affordable dishes, resorts and vacation house and a plethora of welcoming people.

Lack of promotion has caused this town to be overlooked by tourist and that is why locals have made their own ways to promote this town through blogging websites and conducting nature oriented activities like hiking and running.

Nagcarlan is subdivided into 52 barangays.


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