Pagsanjan, Philippines
Pagsanjan is a town of 4,279 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in December 12, 1668.
Why visit Pagsanjan
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pagsanjan Falls, Battle of Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Conrado Benitez y Francia (1889–1971) and Pagsanjan Gorge National Park.
Weather in Pagsanjan
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About Pagsanjan
Pagsanjan, officially the Municipality of Pagsanjan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Pagsanjan), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,602 people.
From the Wikipedia article Pagsanjan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Pagsanjan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Pagsanjan Falls
Waterfall · 5.0 km
Waterfall in Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines
Museums and landmarks11
Battle of Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Monument and historic site · 4.4 km
Pedro Guevarra Avenue, Santa Cruz
Conrado Benitez y Francia (1889–1971)
Monument and historic site
General Taiño Street, Pagsanjan
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Pagsanjan Gorge National Park
Park · 1.2 km
National park in the Philippines
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Restaurants and cafes94
Janna’s Place
Cafe · Filipino, Fine Dining, Local, Noodles, Sandwich, International, Grill, Diner, Coffee Shop, Chinese, Chicken, Burger, Asian, American
Pagsanjan-Cavinti Road
Mo-Su 17:00-03:00
Abraham's Cuisine
Restaurant · Filipino · 1.6 km
National Highway, Pagsanjan
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Su 10:00-21:00
Hana Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Pagsanjan
82 more on the map.
History
In 1668, eight Japanese and Chinese traders, highly impressed by the barrio's strategic location at the junction of the Balanac and Bumbungan rivers, founded the town. They established a trading settlement and engaged in the betel nut industry. In time, the barrio became the flourishing trading center of eastern Laguna and attracted families from the surrounding communities of Cavinti and Pila. On December 12, 1668, then-Governor-General Juan Manuel de la Peña Bonifaz issued a decree elevating its status to a town. In 1688, Pagsanjan replaced Bay as the capital of the province. It remained such until 1858. The 1818 Spanish census recorded the area as having 1,785 native families and 7 Spanish-Filipino families (newly immigrated from Spain).
From the History section of Pagsanjan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay24
San Victorina Pension House
Motel and hotel · 3.8 km
Camachile Street, Santa Cruz
Churches and places of worship40
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic
General Taiño Street, Pagsanjan
Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Lumban
Cathedral & Shrine of Our Lady of Maulawin
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente · 4.2 km
A. Mabini Street, Santa Cruz
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 4.3 km
Pedro Guevarra Avenue, Santa Cruz
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 km
National Highway, Pagsanjan
Locale of Pagsanjan
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 1.2 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Pagsanjan
Seventh Day Adventist
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 4.7 km
Quezon Avenue, Santa Cruz
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare39
Pagsanjan Medical Clinic and General Hospital
Hospital · 1.0 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Pagsanjan
Rural Health Unit-1 Sta. Cruz
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.5 km
A. Regidor Street, Santa Cruz
Map of Pagsanjan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 54 km away.
- Lumbang 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Santa Cruz 4 km west, about 4 min by car
- Pila 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
- Paete 11 km north, about 11 min by car
- Pakil 13 km north, about 13 min by car
- Majayjay 14 km south, about 14 min by car
- Pangil 15 km north, about 15 min by car
- Victoria 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Nagcarlan 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Jalajala 17 km northwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pagsanjanjf4165 14, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagsanjan Church, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Veterans Memorial Marker, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan 1894 Monument, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jose Rizal Monument, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church Belfry, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Municipal Building, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church Arch, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Municipal Building Historical Marker, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Municipal Building PHC historical marker, Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- To Cavinti & Lumban Marker in Pagsanjan, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church Arch, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pintuan ng Awa, Pagsanjan Church, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decree of Erection, Pagsanjan Church, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of Pagsanjan Historical Marker, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church Interior, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church Dedication Marker, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Municipal Building, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Municipal Building historical marker vicinity, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Padre Pio in Pagsanjan Church, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Church, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liceo de Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Agujo de Cleopatra Monument, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Street, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balanac Bridge, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan River, Laguna, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balanac Bridge, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan River, Laguna, Aug 2025 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. C.A. Garcia Sr. Memorial Bldg., Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan River, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Town Proper, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Philippines - Laguna Pagsanjan (Alexander Hatley) - Flickr, Alexander Hatley from Spring, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Calle Arco, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Casa Remedios, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9413J. P. Rizal Street, Pagsanjan 21, Judgefloro, CC0
- 7481Pagsanjan, Laguna Barangays Roads Landmarks 26, Judgefloro, CC0
- 7587Pagsanjan, Laguna Barangays Roads Landmarks 47, Judgefloro, CC0
- 7587Pagsanjan, Laguna Barangays Roads Landmarks 01, Judgefloro, CC0
- 7481Pagsanjan, Laguna Barangays Roads Landmarks 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- Pagsanjan Falls, Angelo Juan Ramos, CC BY 2.0
- Lumbanjf4560 07, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DambanangKawayanjf9999 09, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arch of Pagsanjan, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lumban Church, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagsanjanjf4365 11, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Facade of Santa Cruz Church in Laguna, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Conrado Benitez y Francia NHCP Historical Marker, Kej Andrés (Ryomaandres), CC BY-SA 4.0
- BattleofSantaCruzjf9467 03, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jose Rizal Monument, Pagsanjan, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagsanjan Town Plaza, Laguna, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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