Santa Rosa City, Laguna
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| Lungsod ng Santa Rosa (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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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| • Rank | 2 out of 30 (in Laguna) | |
| • Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Santa Rosense | |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4026 | |
| IDD : area 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.
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.
In 1688, Biñan, together with Barrio Bukol (Santa Rosa, before separation from Biñan) separated from Cabuyao. After a series of renaming, separation of barrios to become independent towns, Barrio Bukol was politically emancipated as the municipality of Santa Rosa. The town was renamed after Saint Rose of Lima. The municipality of Santa Rosa was founded on January 18, 1792.
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