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Magdalena Church Dedication Marker (OFM), Laguna
Magdalena Church Dedication Marker (OFM), Laguna · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School, Magdalena, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2)
Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School, Magdalena, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2) · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
Simbahan ng Magdalena Historical Marker, Laguna
Simbahan ng Magdalena Historical Marker, Laguna · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Magdalena Town Plaza, Laguna, Sep 2026 (3) · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Magdalena Church Interior, Laguna, Sep 2026 · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School, Magdalena, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1)
Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School, Magdalena, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1) · Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0

Magdalena, Philippines

Magdalena is a town of 3,167 people in Calabarzon, Philippines.

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Population3,167 GeoNames
RegionCalabarzon
Elevation112 m 367 ft
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area34.9 km²
Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 57 km

Why visit Magdalena

Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Emilio Jacinto: 1875–1899 and Simbahan ng Magdalena.

About Magdalena

Magdalena, officially the Municipality of Magdalena (Tagalog: Bayan ng Magdalena), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,131 people.

From the Wikipedia article Magdalena, Laguna (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Museums and landmarks15

Emilio Jacinto: 1875–1899CC BY-SA 4.0

Emilio Jacinto: 1875–1899

Monument and historic site

Emilio Jacinto Street, Magdalena

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Simbahan ng MagdalenaPublic domain

Simbahan ng Magdalena

Monument and historic site

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Cleto Sune

Monument and historic site

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Emilio JacintoCC BY-SA 4.0

Emilio Jacinto

Monument and historic site

Emilio Jacinto Street, Magdalena

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Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) Marker

Monument and historic site · 3.1 km

A large PMCC (4th Watch logo) made of concrete

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David C. Aventurado, Sr.

Monument and historic site

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David O. Aventurado, Jr.

Monument and historic site

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Felixberto G. Quierez

Monument and historic site

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Green nature Resort

Monument and historic site · 3.2 km

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Isagani L. Reodica

Monument and historic site

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José Rizal

Monument and historic site

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Nieva S. Reodica

Monument and historic site

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3 more on the map.

Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Magdalena Playground

Playground

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STAGE

Sports field and stadium

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Restaurants and cafes4

Lugaw Ka Ba?

Restaurant · Noodle · 4.6 km

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JJ Bilao and Food Tray Package

Restaurant · 4.2 km

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Mak-Mak's Ihaw-ihaw

Fast food · Kebab · 4.3 km

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Fatty with Double Chin

Fast food · 4.3 km

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Where to stay4

Bahay ni Luz

Motel and hotel

A great place to stay for Bread and Breakfast by group.

Jose P. Rizal Street, Magdalena

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Anibong Cottage

Campground · 4.5 km

Pabilonia Street

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Doris

Motel and hotel · 5.2 km

Calumpang-Santa Cruz Road

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The Rio at Magdalena

Campground · 4.4 km

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History

Magdalena was formerly a barrio of Majayjay. A petition from the residents of the barrio for the creation of a new town was presented on September 15, 1819. It was proclaimed a new town by Governor General Don Mariano Fernández de Folgueras on January 18, 1820, and was originally named "Magdalena de Ambling". The town’s name is derived from its patron saint, Maria Magdalena, and the barrio of Ambling, where it was first established. Its first teniente alcalde or capitán—the highest political authority at the time—was Don Mauricio San Mateo.

A makeshift school was established in 1820, fulfilling one of the key requirements for the area’s recognition as a town. A municipal hall was also built, along with a small chapel, which later gave way to a larger church constructed in 1829. Built from stone and brick and funded through local contributions, the church was completed in 1861.

Further development followed with the construction of a concrete municipal hall and a church convent, which began in 1871 and was completed in 1884.

From the History section of Magdalena, Laguna on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship11

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries28

Healthcare2

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Map of Magdalena

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Getting there and nearby towns

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 57 km away.

  • Nagcarlan 7 km south, about 7 min by car
  • Majayjay 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
  • Pila 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
  • Pagsanjan 9 km north, about 9 min by car
  • Santa Cruz 9 km north, about 9 min by car
  • Lumbang 11 km north, about 11 min by car
  • Victoria 11 km west, about 11 min by car
  • Rizal 11 km south, about 11 min by car
  • Calauan 13 km southwest, about 13 min by car
  • Bay 16 km west, about 16 min by car

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