Cabuyao
Cabuyao (Tagalog: [kɐbuˈjaʊ]), officially the City of Cabuyao (Filipino: Lungsod ng Cabuyao), is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 355,330 people.
Cabuyao | |
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| City of Cabuyao | |
(from top, left to right): University of Cabuyao, City Plaza, Church of Saint Polycarp, Light Industry & Science Park of the Philippines I, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, City Hall | |
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| Motto(s): One Cabuyao, One Vision (Isang Kabuyaw, Isang Pananaw) Bagong Cabuyao (New Kabuyaw) | |
| Anthem: Cabuyao Hymn | |
Map of Laguna with Cabuyao highlighted | |
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Cabuyao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°16′30″N 121°07′30″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Laguna |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | January 16, 1571 |
| Cityhood | August 4, 2012 |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Dennis C. Hain (Aksyon) |
| • Vice Mayor | Leif Laiglon A. Opiña (Lakas–CMD) |
| • Representative | Ruth B. Mariano-Hernandez (Lakas–CMD) |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 236,719 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.40 km2 (16.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,094 m (3,589 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 355,330 |
| • Density | 8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| • Households | 100,875 |
| Demonym(s) | Cabuyeños (male) Cabuyeñas (female) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 1.52 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 2,288 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 6,038 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,895 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,561 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4025 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)49 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Patron saint | Saint Polycarp |
| Website | www |
It used to be known as the "richest municipality in the Philippines" because of the large populace of migrants working in the town's industrial estates. Nestlé Philippines, Asia Brewery, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Wyeth Philippines, Inc., Procter & Gamble Philippines, Light Industry and Science Park of the Philippines and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna have established factories or are located in Cabuyao.
By virtue of Republic Act No. 10163, the municipality of Cabuyao was converted to a component city, after the ratification of a plebiscite held on August 4, 2012.