Lumban
Lumban | |
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| Municipality of Lumban | |
Rice fields of Lumban | |
| Nickname: Embroidery Capital of the Philippines | |
Map of Laguna with Lumban highlighted | |
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Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′49″N 121°27′32″E / 14.297°N 121.459°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Laguna |
| District | 4th district |
| Founded | September 22, 1578 |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Rolando G. Ubatay |
| • Vice Mayor | Belen B. Raga |
| • Representative | Maria Jamina Katherine B. Agarao |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 23,274 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.53 km2 (15.65 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 32,330 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,535 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 8.97 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 189.2 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 188.3 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 159 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 51.44 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | First Laguna Electric Cooperative (FLECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4014 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)49 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
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Lumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lumban), is a municipality in Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 Census, its population numbered 32,330.
Lumban, one of the oldest towns in Laguna, lies approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Santa Cruz, 94 kilometres (58 mi) southeast of Manila, and 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Lucena. It derives its name from Aleurites moluccanus, a tree locally known as 'Lumbang'. The province's capital town, Santa Cruz, as well as Cavinti and Pagsanjan, were once part of Lumban. The Bumbungan river, where the Laguna Copperplate Inscription was found, runs through the town.
Lumban is home to Lake Caliraya, an artificial lake popular with nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. It is known as the "Embroidery Capital of the Philippines," where fine Jusi and Piña cloth are hand-embroidered, with the finished product used for the barong tagalog worn by men and the saya (skirt) worn by women in a baro't saya outfit. Lumban is also known for its diverse range of footwear, like sandals, slippers, and step-in designs made from local materials.