Majayjay , officially Majayjay Municipality , (Tagalog: Bayan ng Majayjay ), is a municipality located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,792 people.
It lies at the foot of Mount Banahaw, and stands 1,000 meters above sea level. One hundred and twenty kilometers south of Manila, the city is bordered by the Magdalen municipality in the northwest, by Lucban in Quezon province in the southeast, by Luisiana in the northeast, and by Liliw in the west. Majayjay has Taytay Waterfall, also called Majayjay Waterfall or Imelda Falls, as former First Lady Imelda Marcos finances tourism promotion in this place. This is a two-level waterfall located in a secluded landscape where forestry is abundant. To reach Taytay Waterfall, one has to descend the stone staircase that leads to a one kilometer long path. Built in 2008, during the past, reaching Taytay Falls was a very difficult task, as there were no marked traces during that time. Recently, the World Bank has sponsored tourism promotion in Taytay Falls.
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History and culture
The natives used it to call it Malay Barangay. The Spanish colonial government made it a city in 1578.
During this period, Malay Barangay was one of the densest settlements in the newly established province. It competes with Bay and Pagsanjan during the election of the provincial capital.
The popularity of this new city grew instantly during the Spanish period. Its location at the foot of the mountain gives it a plentiful supply of mountain water. Four rivers flow through the city. They are Initian, Oobi and Ula, from towering mountains, and Balanac from the fall of Botocan where the three rivers meet.
Botocan Falls and the cityscape are very famous. Europeans and rich natives from Manila often visit the city. However, the road to Malay Barangay is very difficult. Guests must be transported from Manila via the Pasig River to Laguna de Bay. The journey begins by riding a horse through a path in the woods, and then borne by the natives in a hammock on the way to Malay Barangay.
As to how Malay Barangay got his name Majayjay, the population assumed that the Spaniards found it difficult to pronounce Malay Barangay. The early invaders may have shortened it to Malay-ay, until it became Majayjay. However, legend has it that it was a difficult journey to Majayjay, who gave the city its name. The weary travelers sighed, "Hay!" after climbing the cliff, "Hay!" after climbing the hill, and "Hay!" after crossing a raging river. Thus, the guests refer to the place "Mahayhay," which means, many complaints. The Spaniards call it "Majayjay."
Immediately after the conversion of the indigenous Melayu Barangay, an emergency church was built near the May-it River. The fire destroyed it in 1578. Believers built a new church made of bamboo and cogon reeds to renew the first. However, the fire again tear it down to the ground. This time, the faithful built a stone church, but it again burned to ashes. Residents wonder. Despite repeated incidents of fire, the image of their Patron Saint, San Gregorio Papa Magno remained miraculously unharmed.
Through the efforts of Padre JosÃÆ' Â © de Puertollano, the enforced contributions of the parish, and the indigenous hard labor, an elegant new church rose in Majayjay. It took nineteen years, untold donations and countless scars that wounded the sluggish backs of the native population to finish the church. The completion of the church in 1730 put it in the list of the most elegant churches in the province.
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Geography
Majayjay is geographically a landlocked area located in the southernmost part of Laguna province. It lies at the foot of mystic mountain. Banahaw, and due to its higher altitude at an altitude of 2,700 feet above sea level, the city became a good holiday destination during the summer in the Philippines. It was once branded as Summer Capital of the Philippines 300-400 years ago during the Spanish era where most of the big names in the Spanish, Filipino colonies visited this simple place. Other sights along the way are remnants of the era for Spanish inspired houses still standing in the most random key locations in the town square. Well-known and prosperous families then still have their ancestral homes retained.
Climate
Majayjay has a tropical climate. There is significant rainfall in most months of the year. The short dry season has little effect on the climate as a whole. This location is classified as Am by KÃÆ'¶ppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 25.8 Â ° C. The average annual rainfall is 2571 mm. The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 27.4 ° C. January has the lowest average temperature this year. This is 24.2 Â ° C. The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 332 mm. Throughout the year, average temperatures vary by 3.2 Â ° C.
Barangay
Majayjay is politically divided into 40 barangay.
Demographics
In the 2015 census, Majayjay's population was 27,792 people, with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,000 souls per square mile.
Economy
The city offers a small line of small businesses that mostly sell native agricultural crops along the main road.
Local government
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Majayjay Day is celebrated annually on October 2nd as part of the anniversary celebration of the city's founding. He boasted agricultural land and agricultural products produced mainly from the 40 barangays that compiled them. Today has been given a new life and breathes in its new brand name as AniLinang Festival . The 1st AniLinang Festival was held on October 2nd, 2016 as an initiative from the local government to promote the peaceful and peaceful way of the city seen in its agricultural produce as well as in their original cuisine.
SaGreMa Festival (San Gregorio Magno Majayjay), is a parish feast celebrated on 3 and 12 March, the date when Saint Gregory, the city's patron saint became pope and the day he died, respectively. At this time of year, Majayjayenos honored saints for the abundant year had for the city.
Transportation
Visiting the city is very accessible and convenient in all four (4) entry points: Magdalena-Majayajay Road to the north, Liliw-Majayjay road to the west, Luisiana-Majayjay road to the east, and Lucban-Majayjay road to the south. Public utility vehicles are scattered like local jeepneys, and rickshaws are ready to be picked up when you get lost. There are no buses that run around the street except the random private ones so be sure to bring your map, and channel your people skills for you to ask for directions as a cool and friendly townspeople.
Communication and connectivity
Majayjay City has different communication channels including PLDT, and mobile communications such as Globe, and Smart. Every tourist will find this place very convenient in accessing the online and digital world during their holiday trip.
Education
Secondary school:
- Liceo de Majayjay (High School)
- Sta Catalina National High School (Brgy, San Miguel, Main Campus and Brgy. Bakia, ext.)
- Suba High School (Brgy. San Isidro, Main Campus and Brgy. Gagalot, ext.)
Primary school:
- Liceo de Majayjay (Basic)
- Majayjay Primary School
- Sta Catalina Elementary School
- Bakia-Botocan Primary School
- Paaralang Elementarya ng Gagalot - Taytay
- Suba Elementary School
- Bucal Primary School
- Munting Kawayan Elementary School
References
External links
- Standard Philippine Geographic Code
- Census Information Philippines
- Local Government Performance Management System
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