Santa Cruz, Provincial capital in Laguna, Philippines.
The municipality extends along the Santa Cruz River banks flowing into Laguna de Bay, encompassing 26 distinct administrative subdivisions across varied terrain.
The settlement gained independence from Lumban municipality in 1602, establishing its own church and local government system under Spanish colonial administration.
The Kesong Puti Festival celebrates the traditional white cheese production from carabao milk, representing local dairy craftsmanship in Laguna province.
Santa Cruz functions as the primary commercial center for eastern Laguna province, located 88 kilometers from Manila via the Calamba-Los Baños route.
The municipality maintains extensive water transportation networks through Laguna de Bay, supporting regional fishing and trade activities since its establishment.
Location: Laguna
Inception: June 4, 1602
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Lumban, Magdalena, Pila
GPS coordinates: 14.28333,121.41667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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Magdalena Church
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Dambanang Kawayan
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Pagsanjan Arch
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Pagsanjan Gorge National Park
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Pagsanjan Municipal Hall
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Agueda Kahabagan historical marker
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Hulugan Falls
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Old Laguna Provincial Capitol Building
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Burial Site of Emilio Jacinto historical marker
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Emilio Jacinto historical marker
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Juan Cailles historical marker
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Battle of Sambat historical marker
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Church of Santa Cruz historical marker
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Church of Pagsanjan historical marker
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Conrado Benitez y Francia historical marker
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Church of Pila historical marker
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The Government Building of Laguna historical marker
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Pagsanjan historical marker
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Church of Cavinti historical marker
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Pagsanjan Arch historical marker
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Church of Magdalena historical marker
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