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Visit the Padre Garcia, Batangas page for all information on Padre Garcia.
- Padre Garcia is a third class municipality in the province of Batangas.
- Lumang Bayan is the old name of Padre Garcia.
- Belongs to the 4th legislative district of Batangas.
- The name of the town today was derived from one of the defenders of Jose Rizal’s novel, Noli Me Tangere, during that time– Padre Vicente Garcia. He is also a native of Barangay Maugat in Padre Garcia.
- Known for Cattle Trading, the economy of the town is largely dependent on this kind of business.
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area: 41.51 km2 (16.03 sq mi)
Coordinates: 13°52′42″N 121°12′55″E
POPULATION
Total Population as of 2007 census: 42,942
Density: 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Last Updated: September 6, 2013
