Los Baņos is a municipality of the province of Laguna in the Philippines. The town lies on the northern slopes of the extinct volcano Mount Makiling and is quite famous among tourists for its many hot spring resorts that dot the area. The largest campus of the University of the Philippines is also located here (see University of the Philippines, Los Baņos).
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Municipality of Los Baņos
Dates:
Founded—
Cityhood—
Population:
2000 census—82,027
Density—1,622 per km²
Area:56.50 km²
Class: 1st class, urban
Municipal Mayor: Caesar P. Perez (2001-Present)
Los Baņos has a population of 82,027 according to the 2000 Census. It has a total land area of 56.50 square kilometers and is bordered on the south and southwest by Mount Makiling, on the north by Laguna de Bay, on the northwest by Calamba City and on the east by the town of Bay. The town is located 63 kilometers southeast of Manila and is accessible via the South Luzon Expressway.
Los Baņos is classified as an urban 1st class municipality and forms part of the 2nd district of Laguna. The town is composed of 14 barangays
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