Pansol

{{About|the barangay in Calamba|the barangay in Quezon City|Pansol, Quezon City}}

{{Infobox settlement

| name = Pansol

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| settlement_type = Barangay

| image_skyline = Pansoljf8583 02.JPG

| image_caption = Pansol (2013)

| image_seal = Barangay_Pansol_Calamba_Seal.jpg

| seal_size = 100px

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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Pansol within the Philippines

| coordinates = {{coord|14|11|43|N|121|10|19|E|region:PH|display=inline,title}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = Philippines

| subdivision_type1 = City

| subdivision_name1 = Calamba

| subdivision_type2 = Province

| subdivision_name2 = Laguna

| subdivision_type3 = Region

| subdivision_name3 = Calabarzon (Region IV-A)

| subdivision_type4 = Number of puroks

| subdivision_name4 =

| leader_title = Chairman

| leader_name = Joel D. Martinez

| leader_title1 = Councilors

| leader_name1 = {{plainlist|

  • Simonne T. Canlas
  • Jane B. Varona
  • Danilo P. Cuevas Jr.
  • Marcelino P. Ameglio
  • Magdalena M. Fabroquez
  • Rebecca G. Fontanilla
  • Alberto F. Luar

}}

| area_land_km2 = 5.282

|population_as_of = 2020

|population_total = 11623

|population_density_km2 = auto

}}

Pansol is an urban barangay in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the southeast edge of the city.{{cite web |title=Brgy. Pansol |url=http://www.calambacity.gov.ph/index.php/11-government/82-barangay-pansol/ |website=Official Website of the City of Calamba |publisher=City Government of Calamba |accessdate=1 January 2019}} 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.

Economy

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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.{{cite news|last1=Cinco|first1=Maricar|title=Flood hurts Calamba City resort industry|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20091014-230070/Flood-hurts-Calamba-City-resort-industry|accessdate=26 May 2015|publisher=Inquirer Southern Luzon|date=14 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017082035/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20091014-230070/Flood-hurts-Calamba-City-resort-industry|archive-date=17 October 2009|url-status=dead}}

Geography

Pansol is subdivided into seven puroks numbered I to VII. The barangay covers a total area of {{convert|5.28|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}}. It is surrounded by five other barangays.

class="wikitable"
DirectionsBarangay
WestMaunong
EastSucol
Bagong Kalsada
SouthPuting Lupa
NorthBucal

Population

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{{Philippine Census

| title = Population census of Brgy. Pansol

| 1980 = 3192

| 1990 = 4941

| 1995 = 6517

| 2000 = 8378

| 2007 = 9980

| 2010 = 10868

| 2015 = 10156

| 2020 = 11623

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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.

References

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{{Geographic location

| Center = Pansol

| North = Bucal

| East = Masili - Bagong Kalsada

| Northeast = Laguna de Bay

| West = Maunong

| South = Putting Lupa

}}

{{City of Calamba}}

{{Laguna Special Zones}}

Category:Barangays of Calamba, Laguna

Category:Spa towns in the Philippines