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- A fourth class municipality in Batangas
- Belongs to 2nd legislative district of Batangas.
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area: 42.56 km2 (16.43 sq mi)
Coordinates: 13°50′N 120°56′E
ADJACENT PLACES / BOUNDARIES
North – Municipalities of Taal and Sta. Teresita
Northeast – Municipality of Alitagtag
East – Municipality of Bauan
West – Balayan Bay
South – Municipality of Bauan
DISTANCE FROM MAJOR POINTS
Manila – 108 kilometers
Batangas City – 24.30 kilometers
CLIMATE
San Luis, Batangas has two pronounced seasons: wet and dry.
Wet season – May to November
Cool Season – December
TOPOGRAPHY
The topography of San Luis is hilly. Characterized by thick forest and numerous springs.
Coastal Barangays: Dulangan, Bagong Tubig, Banoyo and Balite.
Hills and Mountains: 21 barangays with 3 barangays on highest peaks.
SOIL TYPE
93% of the Total Land Area is devoted to agriculture because of its productive loam perfect for crops.
LAND USE
Agriculture – 92.711%
Residential – 6.725%
Commercial – 0.063%
Industrial – 0.013%
Institutions
Government – 0.205%
Religious – 0.045%
Educational – 0.237%
Other
Creeks and Rivers
Disputed Area
POPULATION
Total Population as of 2010 census: 30,701
Density: 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Last Updated: September 6, 2013
