Lumban
Sign in to saveLumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban (), is a municipality in Laguna, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Key facts
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- 120x80px
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- Lumban Laguna.png
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- 100x80px
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- Lumban Map Locator.png
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- yes
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- Philippines
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- left
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- Location within the
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- Country
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- Philippines
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- Province
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- Embroidery Capital of the Philippines
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- District
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- Founded
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- September 22, 1578
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- Barangays
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Article
21 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Spanish colonial period
- Geography
- Barangays
- Lake Caliraya
- Caliraya Dam
- Climate
- Demographics
- Government
- Economy
- Culture
- Feast of San Sebastian
- Burdang Lumban Festival
- Education
- Primary and elementary schools
- Secondary schools
- Gallery
- Notable
- References
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Lumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban (), is a municipality in Laguna, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
The town 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.