Lian, Batangas

Lian, officially the Municipality of Lian (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,280 people.[4]

Lian
Municipality
Municipality of Lian
Street in Lian
Street in Lian
Official seal of Lian
Seal
Map of Batangas with Lian highlighted
Map of Batangas with Lian highlighted
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Lian is located in Philippines
Lian
Lian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°02′N 120°39′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 1st district
FoundedJanuary 31, 1915[1]
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJoseph V. Peji
 • Vice MayorRoberto Antonio S. Leviste
 • RepresentativeJoseph Eric R. Buhain
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate35,736 voters (2022)
Area
[3]
 • Total76.80 km2 (29.65 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Highest elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total56,280
 • Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
 • Households
15,991
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
10.71
% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 174.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 456.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 181.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 125.8 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4216
PSGC
041013000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.lian.gov.ph

The patron saint of Lian is John the Baptist.

Geography

Lian is located at 14°02′N 120°39′E.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 76.80 square kilometres (29.65 sq mi) [6] constituting 2.46% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometre- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays

Lian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[7]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[4] 2010[8]
041013002 Bagong Pook 4.1% 2,321 2,011 ▴ 1.44%
041013003 Balibago 5.8% 3,250 2,964 ▴ 0.93%
041013004 Binubusan 8.2% 4,610 4,061 ▴ 1.28%
041013005 Bungahan 7.5% 4,249 3,415 ▴ 2.21%
041013007 Cumba 3.1% 1,724 1,487 ▴ 1.49%
041013008 Humayingan 2.8% 1,557 1,328 ▴ 1.60%
041013009 Kapito 5.8% 3,273 2,764 ▴ 1.70%
041013012 Lumaniag 4.1% 2,309 2,114 ▴ 0.89%
041013013 Luyahan 4.3% 2,392 2,251 ▴ 0.61%
041013014 Malaruhatan 7.8% 4,410 3,322 ▴ 2.87%
041013015 Matabungkay 8.8% 4,938 4,389 ▴ 1.19%
041013016 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 3.4% 1,895 1,598 ▴ 1.72%
041013017 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 1.6% 928 514 ▴ 6.08%
041013018 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 2.5% 1,411 1,413 ▾ −0.01%
041013019 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 2.6% 1,463 1,330 ▴ 0.96%
041013020 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 1.9% 1,056 1,221 ▾ −1.44%
041013021 Prenza 8.0% 4,486 4,070 ▴ 0.98%
041013022 Puting‑Kahoy 3.4% 1,905 1,707 ▴ 1.10%
041013023 San Diego 8.0% 4,483 3,984 ▴ 1.19%
Total 56,280 45,943 ▴ 2.05%

Climate
Climate data for Lian, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11
(0.4)		 13
(0.5)		 14
(0.6)		 32
(1.3)		 101
(4.0)		 142
(5.6)		 208
(8.2)		 187
(7.4)		 175
(6.9)		 131
(5.2)		 68
(2.7)		 39
(1.5)		 1,121
(44.3)
Average rainy days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
Source: Meteoblue[9]

The climate of Lian falls under the first type of classification, Type I, characterized by two pronounced seasons: Dry season from November to April and wet season for the rest of the year.

Demographics
Population census of Lian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,552—    
1918 5,104+4.73%
1939 8,181+2.27%
1948 10,702+3.03%
1960 13,658+2.05%
1970 20,624+4.20%
1975 23,271+2.45%
1980 26,091+2.31%
1990 31,296+1.84%
1995 36,000+2.66%
2000 39,129+1.80%
2007 44,925+1.92%
2010 45,943+0.82%
2015 52,660+2.63%
2020 56,280+1.32%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][8][11][12]

In the 2020 census, Lian had a population of 56,280.[4] The population density was 730 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,900/sq mi).

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Lian
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Municipal hall

Current Officials as of 2022:

  • Mayor: Joseph V. Peji
  • Vice Mayor: Ronin Leviste
  • Councilors:3
  • Cesar Lagus, Jr.
  • Ben Magbago
  • Osita Vergara
  • Arlene Lagus
  • Leo Jonson
  • Roland Magyaya
  • Lauro Ompong
  • Reynaldo Herrera, Jr.

Education
Saint Claire Academy
  • Binubusan Christian Faith Learning Center
  • Grand Prairie Learning School
  • Lian Institute
  • Lian National High school
  • Senior High School in Lian
  • Matabungkay National High School
  • R. B Concepcion Montessori School
  • Saint Anne Academy (formerly known as Binubusan Academy)
  • Saint Claire Academy
  • Luyahan Elementary School
  • Lian Central School
  • Binubusan Elementary School
  • Matabungkay Elementary School

Tourism
Matabungkay Beach
Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint John the Baptist
  • Matabungkay Beach – a white sand beach accessible to Manila 120 kilometres (75 mi) that was originally 'discovered' to be a great weekend or daytrip destination in the early 1950s, allegedly by sun starved German residents of Manila. It was soon a popular target for holiday-lovers, and permanent cottages (even deluxe beach houses) were built along the beach in the early 1960s by rich Manila folk. The beach became popular because it was said to be the favorite place to release stress of a notable Teacher of Lian Jovie Ann.But since the COVID-19 epidemic began.There are more tourists than other beaches.It takes more than three hours to drive to Manila.But there is a lot of seaweed on the beach.
  • Town fiesta – Lian's fiesta is held annually every June 24 to commemorate the birthdate of Saint John The Baptist. It is being celebrated by five barangays in the Poblacion, Sitio Bag-bag, also celebrates its fiesta on this day because of its proximity to the town center than to its respective barangays, Kapito and Bungahan (Sitio Bag-bag is shared by 2 barangays).
  • Balsa festival – The quaint barangay of Matabungkay is known for its wide beach, clear waters, creamy sand and the Balsa (bamboo beach raft). Every year, this small town comes alive in colorful celebrations as Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel hosts the Balsa Festival. The first ever Balsa Festival was held on May 18, 2002, aimed to help the local community by bringing back the town's popularity in the tourism map. With the continued support of the Department of Tourism, the Balsa Festival has become an annual event. Activities include the Balsa Race Competition, Balsa Decor and Cultural Dance Competition, a concert and dance party by the beach, prominent media personalities and foreign executives.

References
  1. "History of Nasugbu Public Group | Facebook".
  2.  Municipality of Lian | (DILG)
  3. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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  6. "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  7. "Municipal: Lian, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. "Lian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  11. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  12. "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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