Majayjay Town Proper (Majayjay)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Majayjay
 downtown / central business district, invisible, town centre, do not draw title
Town center of Majayjay, Province of Laguna

Majayjay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. One hundred twenty kilometers south of Manila, it is bounded by the municipality of Majayjay on the north, by Lucban in Quezon province on the south, by Luisiana on the east, and by Liliw on the west. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 22,159 people in 4,978 households.

Majayjay was founded in the year 1571 and its name was derived from the word "Ma" which means many. Some say that in the old days, to reach this town of hilly terrain, one had to pant, saying "hay, hay" (which means "sigh") and later the name became Majayjay.

notable landmarks: Parish Church of San Gregorio Magno
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°8'43"N   121°28'16"E

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