Lian, Batangas

Lian, officially the Municipality of Lian, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,280 people.

The patron saint of Lian is John the Baptist.

Also the home of the Lian Eco Park which is environmental protection.

Etymology
According to the early residents of the town, it was initially named Lia, after the leader of the first group of Chinese traders who settled there. However, there is no significance if it is associated with the old name of the town. When Spaniards asked the traders about the name of the place and "Lia" was the answer, they took it as "Lian," the town's present name.

History
Lian was founded in 1760 by Chinese traders who settled in the area. There were no other information regarding the other settlers.

On March 28, 1903, Lian was merged with the adjacent municipality of Nasugbu. On December 28, 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison signed Executive Order No. 127, separating Lian from Nasugbu to restore its independent municipality status effective January 1, 1915.

Geography
Lian is located at °N, °W. It is located at the western shore of Batangas, facing the West Philippine Sea. It is 72 km from Batangas City and 100 km from Manila.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 76.80 km2 constituting NaN% of the 3,119.75 km2 total area of Batangas.

Barangays
Lian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Barangay Tres, Uno, Dos, Quatro, Singko, Malaruhatan and Binubusan (which is not Poblacion) which is considered urban barangays.

Barangay San Diego, Bungahan, Prenza, Bagong Pook, Kapito, Lumaniag, Humayingan, Puting Kahoy, Cumba, Luyahan, Matabungkay and Balibago which is considered rural barangays.

Sitios

 * Bagbag
 * Ligtasin
 * Magahis
 * Molino
 * Matuod
 * Tan-ag

Climate
The climate of Lian falls under the first type of classification, Type I, characterized by two pronounced seasons: Dry season from November to April and wet season for the rest of the year.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Lian had a population of 56,280. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Most of the people in Lian are Tagalogs. However, some Visayans are found in some barrios and barangays. The main language is Tagalog. Most of the residents can also understand and speak English. Historically once been founded, they are inhabited by Chinese. Since 1800s, all Chinese in Lian was converted to Tagalog.

Economy
Lian is a main products such as rice, corn, onion, calamansi, milkfish, etc. which is sold in Lian Public Market and other various locations. Industries also been found in Barangay Malaruhatan. such as Azucarera De Don Pedro. However, the industries cause damage the environment and climate change. Construction supplies such as aluminum, timber (wood), etc.

Local government


Current Officials as of 2022:


 * Mayor: Joseph V. Peji
 * Vice Mayor: Ronin Leviste
 * Councilors:


 * Cesar Lagus, Jr.
 * Ben Magbago
 * Osita Vergara
 * Arlene Lagus
 * Leo Jonson
 * Roland Magyaya
 * Lauro Ompong
 * Reynaldo Herrera, Jr.

Education



 * Tan-ag Elementary School
 * Grand Prairie Learning School
 * Lian Institute
 * Lian National High school
 * Senior High School in Lian
 * Matabungkay National High School
 * R. B Concepcion Montessori School
 * Saint Anne Academy (formerly known as Binubusan Academy)
 * Saint Claire Academy
 * Luyahan Elementary School
 * Lian Central School
 * Binubusan Elementary School
 * Matabungkay Elementary School
 * Prenza Elementary School
 * Kapito Elementary School
 * Lian Senior High School
 * San Diego Elementary School

Transport
Lian one of the public transport system which have this place: jeepneys or tricycles. Tricycles can been found in Lian Public Market and other areas in the municipality. which can been routes to Lian–Nasugbu (LITODA). Jeepneys can been found in Lian Public Market. routes usually that is Lian–Matabungkay or Lian–Calatagan (some jeepneys only). Buses also been found in the municipality. which is stops on the road around northeastern parts of Lian Central School. Some of buses which does not stop there because routed is Calatagan or other locations.

Access
Lian can been access in nearby municipalities contain roads, such as Nasugbu, Tuy and Calatagan.

Tourism



 * Matabungkay Beach – a white sand beach accessible to Manila 120 km that was originally 'discovered' to be a great weekend or daytrip destination in the early 1950s, allegedly by sun starved German residents of Manila. It was soon a popular target for holiday-lovers, and permanent cottages (even deluxe beach houses) were built along the beach in the early 1960s by rich Manila folk. The beach became popular because it was said to be the favorite place to release stress of a notable Teacher of Lian Jovie Ann.But since the COVID-19 epidemic began.There are more tourists than other beaches.It takes more than three hours to drive to Manila.But there is a lot of seaweed on the beach.
 * Town fiesta – Lian's fiesta is held annually every June 24 to commemorate the birthdate of Saint John the Baptist. It is being celebrated by five barangays in the Poblacion, Sitio Bag-bag, also celebrates its fiesta on this day because of its proximity to the town center than to its respective barangays, Kapito and Bungahan (Sitio Bag-bag is shared by 2 barangays).
 * Balsa festival – The quaint barangay of Matabungkay is known for its wide beach, clear waters, creamy sand and the Balsa (bamboo beach raft). Every year, this small town comes alive in colorful celebrations as Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel hosts the Balsa Festival. The first ever Balsa Festival was held on May 18, 2002, aimed to help the local community by bringing back the town's popularity in the tourism map. With the continued support of the Department of Tourism, the Balsa Festival has become an annual event. Activities include the Balsa Race Competition, Balsa Decor and Cultural Dance Competition, a concert and dance party by the beach, prominent media personalities and foreign executives.

Notable

 * Mark Leviste, incumbent Vice Governor of Batangas.