Pakil
| Municipality of Pakil | |||
| Location of Pakil in the Laguna province | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| Region : | CALABARZON | ||
| Province : | Laguna | ||
| Barangays : | 13 | ||
| District: | 4. Laguna District | ||
| PSGC : | 043420000 | ||
| Income class : | 5th income bracket | ||
| Households : | 3698 May 1, 2000 census
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| Population : | 20,659 August 1, 2015 census
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| Population density : | 444.3 inhabitants per km² | ||
| Area : | 46.50 km² | ||
| Coordinates : | 14 ° 23 ′ N , 121 ° 29 ′ E | ||
| Postal code : | 4017 | ||
| Mayor : | Vipops R. Martinez | ||
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Pakil is a 5th grade community in the Laguna Province of the Philippines . According to the August 1, 2015 census, it has a population of 20,659 people.
Barangays
Pakil is politically divided into 13 barangays :
- Baño
- Banilan
- Burgos
- Casa Real
- Casinsin
- Dorado
- Gonzales
- Kabulusan
- Matikiw
- Rizal
- Saray
- Taffeta
- Tavera
history
The first settlers Gat Maitan and his friends Panumbalihan and Gat Silayan Maginto and his wife Potongan first settled in the Banilan area. After a series of attacks by pirates and looters, they moved to what is now central Barangay. That is why Pakil extends over two areas east and west of the lake.
In 1571 Pakil was colonized by the Spaniards under the leadership of Gat Paquil, whose name was used for the settlement. The name "Paquil" persisted throughout the Spanish regime and also at the beginning of the American period. In 1927 the name was changed to "Pakil".
Cultural heritage
Pakil is best known for its good musicians.