Lipa City Barangays

This flashcard set covers the various barangays in Lipa City, detailing their significant names, origins, landmarks, and cultural history.

San Lucas

A married couple carrying an image of San Lucas believed to be miraculous. Recognized and loved by locals.

Villa de Lipa

The title given to the town of Lipa by Queen Regent Maria Cristina on October 21, 1887.

Coat of Arms of Lipa

Authorized on December 13, 1887, used to symbolize the town.

Virtud

Represents virtue or moral values in the coat of arms.

Trabajo

Means work, as represented in the coat of arms.

Anchor

Symbolizes hope in the coat of arms.

Cross

Represents faith in the coat of arms.

Heart

Symbolizes charity and hope in the coat of arms.

Hammer and Snvil

Represents industry in the coat of arms.

Bugtong na Pulo

Name meaning 'the one and only', derived from its unusual topography.

Plaridel

Formerly Bugtong na Silangan, named after Marcelo H. Del Pilar.

Inosluban

Name derived from a local tragedy involving a woman named ‘Ines’.

Marauoy

Named after 'Mala-awoy', meaning firewood that isn’t fully dried.

Pusil

Name derived from Spanish and French meaning rifle or gun.

Bulacnin

Originated from a curious Spaniard observing bubbles while rice was cooked.

Balintawak

A barangay that celebrates three different feasts throughout the year.

Dagatan

Name derived from 'Dagat-Dagatan', meaning small lake; rich in history.

Lumbang

Named after a tree that provided shade and shelter during the Japanese regime.

Talisay

Named after the Talisay tree abundant in the area; linked to a miraculous image.

Mataas na Lupa

Means 'High Land' reflecting the area's elevation.

Fernando Air Base

Formerly the 'Lipa City Army Base', named to honor Lt. Col Basilio Fernando.

Tambo

Gateway to Lipa; name from the grass known for broom-making.

Pinagtungulan

Name signifies a location of historical beheading during conflict.

Duhatan

Named for the abundance of Duhatan trees, formerly known as 'Sitio Pastulan'.

Halang

Derived from 'Tagbak', indicating exceptional local plant life.