Santa Rosa, Laguna
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| City of Santa Rosa | ||
Barangay Kanluran (Poblacion)
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| Nickname(s): The Lion City of South Luzon Next ICT Hub of the Philippines Makati of the South Earth Hour Capital of the Philippines Detroit City of the Philippines Investment Capital of South Luzon |
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| Motto: Arangkada! Dangal ng Santa Rosa | ||
 Map of Laguna showing the location of Santa Rosa |
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| Coordinates: 14°19′N 121°07′E / 14.32°N 121.12°ECoordinates: 14°19′N 121°07′E / 14.32°N 121.12°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Region IV-A (CALABARZON) | |
| Province | Laguna | |
| Congr. district | 1st district of Laguna | |
| Incorporated | January 18, 1792 | |
| Cityhood | July 10, 2004 | |
| Barangays | 18 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Danilo Fernandez (Liberal) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Arnold B. Arcillas (Liberal) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 20.3 m (66.6 ft) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 353,767 | |
| • Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Santa Rosense | |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4026 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)49 | |
| Income class | 1st | |
| Website | www |
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Santa Rosa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Santa Rosa) is a city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. The city, predominantly a suburban residential community of Metro Manila, lies 38 kilometres (24 mi) south of Manila via the South Luzon Expressway. Santa Rosa is also the exit point along the expressway to go to Tagaytay.
According to the 2015 census, the city has a population of 353,767 inhabitants, making it the second largest local government unit in Laguna after Calamba .
Santa Rosa was initially known for the Coca-Cola and Toyota manufacturing plants in its industrial estates. Recently, it has also become popular for being the site of Enchanted Kingdom, a local theme park, as well as several housing developments. This city contains the 3rd largest complex in Laguna, Paseo de Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9264, which was ratified by its residents on July 10, 2004.
Santa Rosa's land area is approximately 54.13 square kilometers (5413 hectares). It is in the western section of Laguna de Bay.
The western portion of the city occupies the numerous commercial, industrial, and business establishments, while the northern portion is primarily composed of residential areas and subdivisions, schools, industrial zones and various business establishments.
Santa Rosa is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.
In 1571, Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo, the grandson of Miguel López de Legazpi, founded the town of Biñan which was annexed as a barrio to Tabuco (now, Cabuyao) while exploring the region of Laguna de Bay.
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