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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
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Map of Batangas with Lian highlighted
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Lian Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°02′N 120°39′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Batangas
District	1st district
Founded	January 31, 1915[1]
Barangays	19 (see Barangays)
Government  [2]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Joseph V. Peji
• Vice Mayor	Roberto Antonio S. Leviste
• Representative	Joseph Eric R. Buhain
• Municipal Council	Members Cesar R. Lagus Jr. Benito A. Magbago Leopoldo A. Jonson Osita P. Vergara Arlene C. Lagus Roland H. Magyaya Lauro A. Butiong Reynaldo J. Herrera Jr.
• Electorate	35,691 voters (2019)
Area [3]
• Total	76.80 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]
• Total	56,280
• Density	730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
• Households	12,507
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	10.71% (2018)[5]
• Revenue	₱174,636,066.64 (2020)
• Assets	₱456,518,824.04 (2020)
• Expenditure	₱181,928,147.82 (2020)
• Liabilities	₱125,835,266.51 (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Batangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4216
PSGC	041013000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)43
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	www.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	▴	1.39%
041013003	Balibago	5.8%	3,250	2,964	▴	0.89%
041013004	Binubusan	8.2%	4,610	4,061	▴	1.23%
041013005	Bungahan	7.5%	4,249	3,415	▴	2.12%
041013007	Cumba	3.1%	1,724	1,487	▴	1.43%
041013008	Humayingan	2.8%	1,557	1,328	▴	1.54%
041013009	Kapito	5.8%	3,273	2,764	▴	1.64%
041013012	Lumaniag	4.1%	2,309	2,114	▴	0.85%
041013013	Luyahan	4.3%	2,392	2,251	▴	0.59%
041013014	Malaruhatan	7.8%	4,410	3,322	▴	2.76%
041013015	Matabungkay	8.8%	4,938	4,389	▴	1.14%
041013016	Barangay 1 (Poblacion)	3.4%	1,895	1,598	▴	1.65%
041013017	Barangay 2 (Poblacion)	1.6%	928	514	▴	5.84%
041013018	Barangay 3 (Poblacion)	2.5%	1,411	1,413	▾	−0.01%
041013019	Barangay 4 (Poblacion)	2.6%	1,463	1,330	▴	0.92%
041013020	Barangay 5 (Poblacion)	1.9%	1,056	1,221	▾	−1.39%
041013021	Prenza	8.0%	4,486	4,070	▴	0.94%
041013022	Puting‑Kahoy	3.4%	1,905	1,707	▴	1.06%
041013023	San Diego	8.0%	4,483	3,984	▴	1.14%
	Total		56,280	45,943	▴	1.97%

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

Population census of Lian

Year	Pop.	±% 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

Government

Current Officials as of 2022:

• Mayor: Joseph V. Peji
• Vice Mayor: Ronin Leviste
• Councilors:³

Education

Tourism

This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2016)

• 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.^{[citation needed]} 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 18 May 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

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code

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Lian ist eine philippinische Stadtgemeinde in der Provinz Batangas. Sie hat 52.660 Einwohner (Zensus 1. August 2015).

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