Lian, officially the Municipality of Lian (), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,280 people. The patron saint of Lian is

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Etymology

According to the early residents of the town, it was initially named Lia, after the leader of the first group of Chinese traders who settled there. However, there is no significance if it is associated with the old name of the town. When Spaniards asked the traders about the name of the place and "Lia" was the answer, they took it as "Lian," the town's present name.

History

Lian was founded in 1760 by Chinese traders who settled in the area. There was no other information regarding the other settlers. On March 28, 1903, Lian was merged with the municipality of

Nasugbu Nasugbu, officially the Municipality of Nasugbu (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 136,524 people. Several bus services provide transportation to and from Na ...

. On December 28, 1914,

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signed Executive Order No. 127, separating Lian from Nasugbu to restore its independent municipality status effective January 1, 1915 by first mayor Kapitan Isko.

Geography

Lian is located at . It is located at the western shore of

, facing the Nasugbu Bay. It is from

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and from

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. According to the

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, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Batangas.

Barangays

Lian is politically subdivided into 19

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s, as shown in the matrix below. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. Barangays Tres, Uno, Dos, Quatro, Singko, Malaruhatan and Binubusan (which is not Poblacion) are considered urban barangays, while barangays San Diego, Bungahan, Prenza, Bagong Pook, Kapito, Lumaniag, Humayingan, Puting Kahoy, Cumba, Luyahan, Matabungkay and Balibago are considered rural barangays.

Sitios

*Altura (Prenza) *Bagbag (Bungahan) *Balanoy (Prenza) *Calumpit (Kapito) *Ligtasin (Luyahan) *Magahis (Humanyingan) *Molino (Kapito) *Matuod (Luyahan) *Pajo (Lumaniag) *Tan-ag (San Diego)

Climate

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

In the 2020 census, Lian had a population of 56,280. The population density was . Most of the people in Lian are

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. However, some Visayans are found in some barrios and barangays. The main language is Tagalog. Most of the residents can also understand and speak English. Historically once been founded, they are inhabited by Chinese. Since 1800s, all Chinese in Lian was converted to Tagalog.

Economy

Lian's main products include

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, which are sold at Lian Public Market and other various locations. Industries also been found in Barangay Malaruhatan. such as Azucarera De Don Pedro. However, the industries cause damage the environment and

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. Construction supplies such as aluminum, timber (wood), etc.

Table of products

Government

Local government

Current officials as of 2022: * Mayor: Joseph V. Peji * Vice Mayor: Iniño V. Bolompo * Councilors: * Cesar R. Lagus, Jr. * Benito A. Magbago * Osita P. Vergara * Arlene C. Lagus * Leopoldo A. Jonson * Roland H. Magyaya * Lauro "Ompong" A. Butiong * Reynaldo J. Herrera, Jr.

Education

* Tan-ag Elementary School * 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 * Prenza Elementary School * Kapito Elementary School * Lian Senior High School * San Diego Elementary School

Transport

Lian is plied by public transportation such as jeepneys,

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, and buses.

Access

The Calatagan-Nasugbu Highway and the Palico-Nasugbu Highway runs through the municipality.

Tourism

* ''Matabungkay Beach'' – a white sand

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accessible to

away that was originally 'discovered' to be a great weekend or daytrip destination in the early 1950s, allegedly by sun starved

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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. * ''Town fiesta'' – Lian's fiesta is held annually every June 24 to commemorate the birthdate of Saint

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. It is being celebrated by five barangays in the ''

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'',

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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.

Notable People and Sites

People * Mark Leviste, Filipino politician Sites and Locations * San Diego Beach * Matabungkay Beach * Lian Municipal Cemetery * Lian Memorial Park

References

External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Code {{DEFAULTSORT:Lian, Batangas Municipalities of Batangas 1760 establishments in the Philippines