Pansol

Pansol is an urban barangay in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the southeast edge of the city.[1] The barangay is situated at the foot of Mount Makiling near the city's border with Los Baños and is known for its hot springs.

Pansol
Barangay
Pansol (2013)
Seal
Coordinates: 14°11′43″N 121°10′19″E
Country	Philippines
City	Calamba
Province	Laguna
Region	Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Government
• Chairman	Joel D. Martinez
• Councilors	Simonne T. Canlas Jane B. Varona Danilo P. Cuevas Jr. Marcelino P. Ameglio Magdalena M. Fabroquez Rebecca G. Fontanilla Alberto F. Luar
Area
• Land	5.282 km^2 (2.039 sq mi)

Economy

Billboards at the National Highway advertising several resorts in Pansol

The resorts industry of Pansol contributes significantly to the barangay's economy and has been known as a tourist destination for its resorts since the 1970s. As of October 2009, there are about 700 resorts in Pansol.[2]

Geography

Pansol is subdivided into seven puroks numbered I to VII. The barangay covers a total area of 5.28 km² (2.04 sq mi). It is surrounded by five other barangays.[1]

Directions	Barangay
West	Maunong
East	Sucol Bagong Kalsada
South	Puting Lupa
North	Bucal

Population

Barangay Hall of Pansol

Year	Population	Household
2014	12, 641	2, 790
2013	12, 172	2, 687
2012	11, 721	2, 687
2011	11, 286	2, 491
2010	10, 868	2, 630
2007	9, 980	2, 146
2000	8, 378	1, 697
1995	6, 517	?
1990	4, 941	?
1980	3, 192	?

Education

Pansol is the site of at least two elementary schools namely E. Baretto Sr. Elementary School and Perpetual Help Elementary School as well as a senior high school, the E. Baretto National High School.[1]

References

1. "Brgy. Pansol". Official Website of the City of Calamba. City Government of Calamba. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
2. Cinco, Maricar (14 October 2009). "Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry". Inquirer Southern Luzon. Archived from the original on 17 October 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2015.