Historical Background:

In the early pre-Spanish days, good roads were non-existent and Majayjay could then
only be reached from the neighbouring town by the way of small trails passing through
gorges and ravines and across rivers. These trails were for the most part, tortuous,
considering the high elevation of the place and travellers had to make several stops to
the rest before they could reach the town. When the Spaniards under Juan Salcedo
came to subjugate the town, they took with them many porters who carried their
luggage and at each stop these porters, because of their heavy burdens, gasped “hay-
hay”. The Spaniards heard the word “hay-hay” that emanate from the tired end catching
their breath. It was from this gasping sound “hay-hay”, that the name Majayjay
originated; the first syllable “ma” of which means many. Some say that in the old days,
to reach this town one had to undergo many “hay-hay”. The use “j” (jota) instead of “h”
was also a Spanish influence.

The Municipality of Majayjay was established in the year 1571. The founders and first
officials all belong to the wealthy and prominent families. These were Gaspar Osorio,
Agustin Osorio, Juan Malio, Juan de Mendoza, Ventura Mag-olop, Aman Lingasan and
Martin Liasip. The religiosity of the people during the early years of the municipality was
manifested in their devotion to the construction of the church. Women and children
used early bricks from the brick making site at the site of construction. The present
church, which was the sixth and the last church constructed under the Spaniards in
1711, still stands today.

It is considered one of the biggest churches in the entire Philippines. The adjoining
convent I spacious and its windows facing north have a commanding view of Laguna
Bay. It took 19 years to finish this big church and when completed in 1730 it cost to the
town people 26,000 Mexican dollars. This exempted them from paying tributes or taxes
for four (4) consecutive years. Another historical landmark and cultural heritage under
the Spanish is the “tribunal” at the intersection of Blumentritt and A. del Rosario St., It
was devoted by the government to become an “Ermita” for the “Nuestra Senora de la
Porteria”. The image of the Blessed Virgin displayed in the Ermita today was painted
and brought over by the missionaries in 1759.

About 50 years after, the present municipality of Majayjay, sitting atop the hill at the foot
of Mt. Banahaw is on the threshold of development. The people and its government
have joined hands to achieve and attain what it is today.

Geographic Location:
The Municipality of Majayjay lies on geographic coordinates of 121 degree 28’ northeast
latitude and 14 degree 08’ northeast longitude. It is located at 21 km. from Sta. Cruz,
the Provincial Capital of Laguna Province, and is bounded on the north and northeast
by the municipalities of Pagsanjan and Luisiana, to the south and southeast by the Mt.
Banahaw and the municipality of Lucban, Quezon Province, to the west by the
municipalities of Liliw and northwest by the municipality of Magdalena. It is composed
of forty (40) barangays covering a total land area of 9,658 hectares and constitutes 4%
percent of Laguna’s total Land area. The urban land area of the Poblacion is composed
of 5 barangays covering a total land area of 169.98 hectares. The Poblacion is
composed is composed of barangay Sta. Catalina, San Francisco, Origuel, San Miguel
and Villa Nogales. It is also predominantly rural in land use as the majority of barangays
are agricultural in nature. Rural lands constitute 69.85% of the total land area while the
Poblacion accounts for 1.76% of the total land area.

Major Income Sources: Agriculture

Special Events/Festivals: Majayjay Day/Ubod Festival, SaGreMa Festival (San

Gregorio Magno Majayjay)

http://calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/132-old-lgus/old-laguna-lgus/583-majayjay

Address : Brgy. Sta. Catalina, Majayjay, Laguna

Website :

Desciption :

Wikipedia :

Contact Info

Income Class : 4th

 Total Barangays : 40

Legal Basis :

Creation Date :

Land Area : 6,958

Brief History : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majayjay,_Laguna#History

Foundation Day :

Fiesta :

Holiday :

Major Religion : Roman Catholic

Major Dialect : Tagalog

Zip Code : 4005

Area Code : 49

Geographical information:
The Municipality of Majayjay lies on geographic coordinates of 121 degree 28’ northeast latitude
and 14 degree 08’ northeast longitude. It is located at 21 km. from Sta. Cruz, the Provincial
Capital of Laguna Province, and is bounded on the north and northeast by the municipalities of
Pagsanjan and Luisiana, to the south and southeast by the Mt. Banahaw and the municipality of
Lucban, Quezon Province, to the west by the municipalities of Liliw and northwest by the
municipality of Magdalena.
It is composed of forty (40) barangays covering a total land area of 9,658 hectares and
constitutes 4% percent of Laguna’s total Land area. The urban land area of the Poblacion is
composed of 5 barangays covering a total land area of 169.98 hectares. The Poblacion is
composed is composed of barangay Sta. Catalina, San Francisco, Origuel, San Miguel and Villa
Nogales. It is also predominantly rural in land use as the majority of barangays are agricultural
in nature. Rural lands constitute 69.85% of the total land area while the Poblacion accounts for
1.76% of the total land area.

Amonoy Munting Kawayan

Bakia Oobi
Bukal Olla
Balanac Origuel (Poblacion)
Balayong Panalaban
Banilad Panglan
Banti Pangil
 Bitaoy Piit
Botocan Pook
Burgos Rizal
Burol San Francisco (Poblacion)
Coralao San Isidro
Gagalot San Miguel (Poblacion)
Ibabang Banga San Roque
Ibabang Bayucain Santa Catalina (Poblacion)
Ilayang Banga Suba
Ilayang Bayucain Tanawan
Isabang Taytay
Malabog Talortor
Malinao Villa Nogale (Poblacion)
May-It
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Culture and Traditions

Religion
Marriage
Burial
Lifestyle
Clothing
Economy
Class; 4th class municipality
Status

Total Population
2010 - 26,547

2015 - 27,792
Year City and Municipal-level Small Area Poverty Estimates

2009 13.4 %
Tourism
Tourist Destinations: Taytay Falls, Bukal Falls, Saint Gregory the Great Parish Church,
Chapel of Nuestra Señora dela Porteira, Costales Nature Farm, Tulay Pige, Mount Banahaw,
Coconut Arrack, Dalitiwan Resort, Carayan Resort, Scenic View Resort and Restaurant
Festivals
AniLinang

Landmarks/ Tourist Destinations

1. Taytay Falls
*insert description and pictures here*

2. Costales Farm Resort A pioneer farm tourism destination in the Philippines promoting health
& wellness through organic farming and providing "buhay-bukid" experience.
Company Overview
The farm is an agri-eco tourism destination where we specialize in organic farming. we set a
high standard for our farms in areas of organic integrity, environment-friendly practices and
sustainable farming to provide only the best quality organic experience to our customers
Founded in 2006

Mission
"experience the freshness of nature" that is our tagline where we showcase personal experience
on how an organic farm operates through modern day methods and the best techniques from
different agricultural leading countries. with these, customers will be able to understand organic
farming and be acquainted with its benefits. well balanced ecology through proper waste
management, the essence of an organic farm is brought out

3. Small Brother House

*insert description and pictures here*
4. St. Gregory Church
*insert description and pictures here*
5. Nuestra Senora de Porteria
6. Tulay Pige or Puente del Capricho
Puente de Capricho was a project of Fray Victorino de Moral. The bridge was meant to
be a short cut to the town. The bridge earned its name as Puente de Capricho or bridge of
whims perhaps due the bridge-building duties forced by the friar to the locals. It is said that
those who refused to participate in bridge building were beaten with a whip on the buttocks,
which explains why some locals popularly call Puente de Capricho as tulay pigi or buttock
bridge. The bridge appeared in film like Tatlong Taong Walang Dios and Apocalyse Now.

References

http://calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/majayjaylaguna