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Laurel, Batangas is a third class municipality in the province of Batangas.

It belongs to the 3rd legislative district of Batangas.

Founded on May 25, 1961 named after the late Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area: 71.29 sq. km. (27.53 sq mi)
Coordinates: 14°02′38″N 120°54′11″E
Number of Barangays: 29 (Rural 16, Urban 5, Coastal 8)

DISTANCE TO MAJOR POINTS
Batangas City (Provincial Capitol) – 74.50 kilometers
Tanauan (Pres. Laurel Highway) – 31 kilometers
Manila City Hall – 93 kilometers
Tagaytay City Hall – 22 kilometers

ADJACENT PLACES/BOUNDARIES
East – Taal Lake
Northeast – Municipality of Talisay
North – Tagaytay City
Northwest – Municipality of Nasugbu
West – Municipality of Calaca
Southwest – Municipality of Lemery
South – Municipality of Agoncillo

CLIMATE
Laurel has two pronounced seasons:
Wet season – June to November
Dry season – December to May

POPULATION
Population Rate as of December 2012: 38,004

TOPOGRAPHY
Generally, the Municipality of Laurel is rolling terrain. Its soil type is Clay, Loam and Sandy.

MAIN PRODUCT
Laurel’s main product is rice, corn, coconut and fish.

MAIN INDUSTRY
The primary source of livelihood for Laurel is farming and fishing.

RAW MATERIAL
Laurel produces sand, bamboo, and coco palms.

MARKET DAYS
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
NUMBER OF PRECINCTS
33 precincts
Registered Voters: 19,277 (May 2013)

Last Updated: November 13, 2013