Malvar, Batangas

Malvar is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,691 people in 6,310 households. The municipality is named after General Miguel Malvar, the last Filipino General to surrender to the American Government in the Philippines in 1902.

Located 68 kilometers south of Manila and easily accessible via the STAR Tollway, Malvar is bounded on the north by Tanauan, on the east by Sto Tomas, on the south by Lipa and on the west by Balete.

Attraction

Calejon Falls -- This natural attraction consists of two major water falls and two smaller ones. One of the bigger falls is about 10 feet high with a great volume of clear water gushing down to a shallow pool. The other one (also about 10 feet high) resembles a bridal gown. One of the two smaller falls is shower-like, while the other one forms a series of small cascades. All the falls are located in an area of about 300 square meters.

How to get there: Calejon Falls is located in Barangay San Gregorio, (formerly called Calejon) The spot is easily accessible via STAR Tollway Bulihan Exit. From Manila, take a bus bound for Batangas City or Lipa then drop at Malvar town. Jeepneys and tricycle service Barangay San Gregorio from the town proper. The five-kilometer stretch of road is well-paved and smooth even for small cars. Upon reaching the area, a series of 300 concrete steps going down the river will have to be taken. Going back up is a challenge.

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Political

The current town mayor is Cristeta C. Reyes, with Antonio Aranda as the vice-mayor. The vice-mayor's daughter, Armi Giselle Aranda, is the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman.

Barangays

Malvar is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

• Bagong Pook
• Bilucao (San Isidro West)
• Bulihan
• San Gregorio
• Luta Del Norte
• Luta Del Sur
• Poblacion
• San Andres
• San Fernando
• San Isidro East
• San Juan
• San Pedro I (East)
• San Pedro II (West)
• San Pioquinto
• Santiago

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 14°02′26″N, 121°09′16″E

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