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Component city in Laguna, Philippines
the City of Cabuyao in the province of [[Laguna (province)

Cabuyao , officially the City of Cabuyao , is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 355,330 people. It used to be known as the "richest municipality in the Philippines" Nestlé Philippines, Asia Brewery, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Wyeth Philippines, Inc., Procter & Gamble Philippines, Light Industry and Science Park of the Philippines and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna have established factories or are located in Cabuyao. By virtue of Republic Act No. 10163, the municipality of Cabuyao was converted to a component city, after the ratification of a plebiscite held on August 4, 2012.

Cabuyao was once the central part of "Tabuco", a large territory which once included the modern day cities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa and Calamba. The name "Cabuyao" came from the kabuyaw tree, Citrus hystrix. After the colonization of Manila by Miguel López de Legazpi in 1570, he instructed Capt. Juan de Salcedo to conquer all barangays around the lake of Ba i, which is now called Laguna de Bay. Just like the settlement of Ba i, Tabuco had large plain area and rich forestry, and the climate was suited to farm crops. On January 16, 1571, it was announced by López de Legazpi that Tabuco be considered as encomienda or a town under Afirni Manlangit. The town of Tabuco was located near the corner of a river and the lake of Ba i which was made bancas or raft as the common means of transportation going to the town of Tabuco. There were many trees of kabuyaw growing around the area. The fruit of kabuyaw was used as shampoo. So, when the priest asked for the name of the place, the native women readily answered "kabuyaw", thinking that the priest was asking for the name of the trees growing around the wharf. From then on, the priests and other Spanish officials called the town of Tabuco as Cabuyao.

It was estimated that 300 years before the arrival of Catholicism, Malays came yearly to the Philippines. These Malays were attracted to the progress of Maynila which was the center of commerce/trade by the natives coming around the lake of Ba i which is known today as Laguna de Bay. This place was the exchanging point of commerce and trade between the natives and the Chinese, Arabs and other Malay race. These foreign traders established their respective villages around the lake of Ba i. One of the biggest villages established in the western portion of the lake was "Tabuko" or "Hangganang Ilog" which means boundary in the native tongue. The natives of this village came from Malay race of Malaysia, Indonesia and Indochina. Tabuko had no definite boundary except for natural landmarks such as the mountain, hills and lake. It can be said that the boundary of "Tabuko" reached the mountain range of Sungay at the west, Mt. Makiling at the south, the lake of Ba i at the east and the large track of quicksand at Tunasan it the north.

In the 2020 census, Cabuyao had a population of 355,330. The population density was By that, the city also surpassed San Pablo City in 2015, making it the fifth most populated city in Laguna. It is also the third most densely populated city in Laguna as of 2015. According to the 2015 Census, Cabuyao has a population of 308,745 (up from 106,630 people in 22,552 households in 2000), making it the fifth largest Local Government Unit and city of Laguna. The city has a population density of 7,100/km2 (18,000 sq mi). No. BarangayRankPopulation (2007)Population (2010)Population Density (2010)Annual Growth Rate (Average) 1 Baclaran 9th 12,683 12,192 6,985/km2 0.43% 2 Banay Banay 4th 17,419 21,934 7.073/km2 2.88% 3 Banlic 7th 9,707 12,675 5,511/km2 3.4% 4 Bigaa 10th 8,649 10,051 4,807/km2 1.8% 5 Butong 8th 12,274 12,360 7,630/km2 0.07% 6 Casile 16th 1,555 2,128 669/km2 4.09% 7 Diezmo 15th 2,689 2,681 1,686/km2 .1% 8 Gulod 11th 10,127 9,417 2,304/km2 0.78% 9 Mamatid 1st 37,166 50,213 19,313/km2 3.9% 10 Marinig 2nd 25,619 37,169 9,494/km2 5.01% 11 Niugan 3rd 21,993 26,807 7,615/km2 2.43% 12 Pittland 18th 1,627 1,740 598/km2 0.77% 13 Pulo 6th 13,193 15,124 5,041/km2 1.63% 14 Sala 12th 7,491 8,275 5,353/km2 1.16% 15 San Isidro 5th 15,495 18,145 5,767/km2 1.9% 16 Barangay I Poblacion 14th 2,589 2,839 12,334/km2 1.07% 17 Barangay II Poblacion 17th 1,947 1,840 7,886/km2 0.61% 18 Barangay III Poblacion 13th 3,153 2,846 12,034/km2 1.08% TOTAL 6th 205,376 248,436 5,700/km2 6.34%

Cabuyao is predominantly Christian of whom 93% are Roman Catholics., while the Members Church of God International claims 2%, and the Iglesia ni Cristo 3% of the Cabuyao populace. Evangelical churches is growing like the prominent evangelical multi site church, Victory Church Cabuyao and other religious groups/sectors with smaller membership include Methodists, Buddhists, Lutherans, Jesus Is Lord Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bible Baptist, Four Square Gospel, and Lamp Christian Fellowship Church.

The St. Polycarp Parish, in Barangay Uno, was built in 1763. Until this time Cabuyao is the only place in the Philippines where St. Polycarp is the patron saint. The second church constructed in Cabuyao after the first church situated in Barangay Marinig was destroyed by flood and tidal waves. The records of the church are intact from the 18th century to the present. The Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer was then San Vicente Ferrer Parish built in 1946. It is located in Barangay Mamatid. It was in 2010 when the parish church was declared a Diocesan Shrine dedicated to Saint Vincent Ferrer because of its numerous devotees from different towns, cities and provinces. A relic of Saint Vincent Ferrer is displayed in a museum behind the church. Poor Clare Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament is a monastery of St. Clare of Assisi located in P. Burgos St., Poblacion I, Cabuyao in the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo. It is one of the religious sites of the city, where large number of devotees are coming and offering eggs as they pray for giving a birth for a baby. They donate the eggs as food for poor people. The monastery is one of the monasteries visited by the relic of St. Clare during its visit in the country in 2012.

+ Cabuyao City officials (2022–2025)Name Party House of Representatives Ruth Mariano Hernandez City Mayor Dennis Felipe C. Hain City Vice Mayor Leif Laiglon A. Opiña City Councilors Jaime Onofre DR. Batallones Richard C. Hain Jose Benson G. Aguillo Maria Wanda C. Alimagno Jose G. Alcabasa Jr. Gabriel C. Bariring II Danna Cozette L. Raymundo Hernandez Emerson L. Devoma Sherwin D. Beguico Maria Fe P. Humarang Ex Officio City Council Members ABC President Mauro D. Galang (Baclaran) SK President Mikaela Camille B. Caunin (Banaybanay)

Year Description1571 – 1899The first Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was called "Tribunal del Pueblo". It was during Spanish period up to year 18991905The house of then Jose Bella, Sr. was temporarily used as Municipal Hall of Cabuyao during American period.1906 – 1939From year 1906 to 1939, the Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was called "Presidencia"1940The Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was constructed in front of St. Polycarp Parish (Barangay Uno) but it was destroyed by fire on May 2, 1962.1962 – 1964The temporary Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was beside the St. Polycarp Parish (which is now the City Plaza). It was from June 1962 to May 31, 1964.1964 – 2000The new Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was inaugurated on June 12, 1964. The design was done by Architect Graciano T. Bailon and the construction was supervised by Engineer Jose L. Acuña, both Cabuyeños.2000 – presentThe present Municipal Hall of Cabuyao is a three storey building with roofdeck located in Barangay Sala. It was a project of then Mayor Proceso D. Aguillo and was inaugurated on July 31, 2000.

The official anthem of the City of Cabuyao and its people is "Cabuyao Hymn" or "Imno ng Kabuyaw", it is sung during flag ceremonies of all schools and government institutions along with the country's national anthem, Lupang Hinirang. The anthem was composed by Vehnee Saturno, a native of Cabuyao. The "Cabuyao March" or "Martsa ng Cabuyao", is the official march of the city, The music is by Domingo A. Alconaba and lyrics by Domingo M. Batalla, both also natives of the city. It is also sung along with "Calabarzon March", the region's official march.

Cabuyao is serviced by South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Cabuyao Exit is located in the city, while the Eton City (Malitlit) Exit is located near its boundary with Santa Rosa. The city is also accessible through Silangan Exit in Calamba, which provides access to Carmelray Industrial up to Nuvali Circle. A four lane national highway from Alabang, Muntinlupa up to Calamba, Laguna passes through the city. Another road, Canlubang golf road, acts as the access/shortcut route for people going up to People's park in the sky and to Tagaytay from Nuvali and Silangan Exit. Public transportation within the city, like in most of the urban areas in the Philippines, is facilitated mostly using inexpensive jeepneys. Tricycles are also used for short distances. The city is served by two railway stations: Cabuyao and Mamatid.

Since the City of Cabuyao was founded by Miguel López de Legazpi on January 16, 1571, the City Government of Cabuyao celebrates "Cabuyao Day" every 16th day of January. It consists of a week long celebration starting from a Parade of Floats of each barangay, in which the decorations of each float feature and showcase the way of living of the community of each barangay of Cabuyao. Followed by Street Dancing Competition at the City Proper, in which all College and High Schools compete for the said competition. The celebration also includes different amateur shows like Orchestra, Music Band and Celebrity shows at the City Plaza. And the highlights of the whole celebration is the official beauty pageant of the city, the "Mutya ng Cabuyao" and "Lakan ng Cabuyao" pageants.

The City of Cabuyao and its people celebrate the feast of the Child Jesus or Santo Niño in the Philippines every third (3rd) Sunday of January. It starts from a Mass at the Cabuyao Church followed by a festival in which all Cabuyeños call it as "Santo Niño de Cabuyao Festival". It is a parade of all Santos Niños along the City Proper. The festivities and tradition was started in 1981 by Alimagno family (then Judge Constancio Sr. and wife Mely) as a gesture of thanksgiving as their son Kennedy survived a near fatal accident in last quarter of 1979.

A festivity commemorating the legendary Kampanang Ginto which Cabuyao is known. The celebration always starts with the simultaneous ringing of church bells, which Cabuyeños believe that it brings good agricultural harvest. The highlights of the five (5) days festival include the parade of the Kampanang Ginto, colorful street dancing, singing contest, trade fair exhibits, Mutya and Lakan ng Cabuyao and fireworks.

The City Fiesta of Cabuyao is every 23rd day of February in honor of the city's Patron Saint, Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr.