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Municipality in Batangas, Philippines

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.

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.

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

Lian is located at It is located at the western shore of Batangas, facing the West Philippine Sea. It is from Batangas City and from Manila. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Batangas.

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.

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.

In the 2020 census, Lian had a population of 56,280. The population density was
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.

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.

+ Products in Lian Product Description Locations Calamansi Calamansi is a fruit has been found in calamansi trees in some barangays. Unknown Rice Rice is the important food in the municipality. which is largely placed farms such as Barangays Kapito and Prenza. Bungahan, Prenza, Malaruhatan, Bagong Pook, Kapito, Puting Kahoy, Humayingan, Binubusan, Matabungkay, Luyahan and Balibago Corn Corn is an alternative food in rice. which is used the medicine in various dishes. Various locations which is same in rice. Onion Onion is the vegetable which is ranges in batangays Cumba, Prenza and Puting Kahoy. Various locations which is same in rice. Wood Wood is the possible product which is found in the forest. Usefully in the construction. All locations exempt Poblacion Cement Cement is the construction product to allow to construct the buildings, etc. Everywhere Sugar Sugar which is allows it used in processed food in home. Unknown Aluminum Aluminum which is used from the construction. However, it been used from tools. Unknown Milkfish Milkfish is found in all coastal barangays. Useful for the nutrition of the humans. San Diego, Lumaniag, Luyahan, Binubusan and Matabungkay Chicken Chicken is the poultry which people wants to interest as fast food. Poultry farms Sand Sand which it allows to create glass. It will found in the beaches. Sands in coastal barangays Cocoa Cocoa is the rare product. which is possibly found in barangay Cumba. however, which is usefully the recipe of chocolate. Rarely found in Cumba. Flour Flour can been sold in the public markets. Which is allows to create/cook the bread, cake, etc. Public markets and sari sari stores Salt Salt is found in the sea. which it used in some recipes. Coastal barangays Processed food It will been found in sari sari stores. Sari sari stores and supermarkets Petroleum/Gasoline Petroleum/Gasoline which is found in Azucarera De Don Pedro. Usefully in gasoline stations. Azucarera De Don Pedro in Malaruhatan Tilapia Tilapia is found in the sea. Coastal barangays Fruits Fruits which is found in the trees. Everywhere Vegetables Vegetables which is found in trees and farmlands. Everywhere Hollow block Hollow blocks which is usefully for the construction. Unknown

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.

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

Matabungkay Beach – a white sand beach accessible to Manila 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.

Mark Leviste, incumbent Vice Governor of Batangas.