Rizal, Philippines
Rizal is a town of 4,959 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in January 7, 1919.
Why visit Rizal
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Mabilog, Mount Malauban, Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery and Church of Nagcarlang.
Weather in Rizal
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About Rizal
Rizal, officially the Municipality of Rizal (Tagalog: Bayan ng Rizal), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,864 people.
From the Wikipedia article Rizal, Laguna (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Rizal on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks7
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery
Cemetery · 3.3 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road
Tu-Su 08:00-17:00
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Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Afietite
Restaurant · Steak House, Burger, Pasta, Breakfast, Hot Dog, Pancake · 4.4 km
Marife's Home Made Candies
Bakery · 2.4 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, Nagcarlan
History
The kaingineros were among the first reported settlers in this part of Laguna around the 17th century. Around mid-1800, this area was called barrio "Pauli" and was part of the town of Nagcarlan.
Residents from this place used to say that the barrio "Pauli" got its name from the way that its brook flows at the edge of the settlement, whose stream flows back and forth. “Pauli,” must have come from the Tagalog word “Pauli-uli,” which means coming back and forth.
Ever since, villagers earn their living by farming. The soil in this barrio is rich and is abundant of water for there were numerous natural springs around the settlement, making the settlers enjoy bountiful harvests of coconuts, root crops, vegetables, and rice. Locales also thrive by fishing from the Mayton and Mayit brooks and Calibato Lake, which the village share with the town of Sampalok, which is now San Pablo.
When the Spanish rule ended and the Philippines became a commonwealth state of the United States, Pauli became independent from the town of Nagcarlan and became a new township. The American Government appointed Pedro Urrea the Municipal President. Nevertheless, Pauli's township lasted only for two years. Its inability to support its administrative expenses caused Pauli to affiliate once more with its mother town.
From the History section of Rizal, Laguna on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship6
Bethany Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, San Pablo
San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente · 3.8 km
Jose Rizal Avenue, Nagcarlan
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Annabelle Rosales Llanes Civic Center and Library
Library · 4.6 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, San Pablo
Antipolo Sulsuguin Elementary School
School · 1.3 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, Rizal
Crisanto Guysayko Memorial Elementary School
School · 4.3 km
Graciano Lopez Jaena Street
San Diego Elementary School
School · 4.6 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, San Pablo
San Lorenzo Elementary School
School · 4.6 km
Santo Angel-San Lorenzo Road, San Pablo
Santo Angel Elementary School
School · 3.4 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, San Pablo
Santo Angel National High School
School · 3.3 km
San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan Road, San Pablo
Healthcare5
Map of Rizal
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 61 km away.
- Nagcarlan 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- San Pablo 9 km southwest, about 9 min by car
- Calauan 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Del Remedio 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Majayjay 9 km northeast, about 9 min by car
- Pila 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Bay 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Victoria 15 km northwest, about 15 min by car
- Alaminos 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Los Baños 18 km west, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rizal,Lagunajf3185 30, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rizal Church, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Monument, Rizal Church, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Outside Area, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Marker, Rizal Church, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church, Laguna, Sep 2026 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Town Proper, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Adoration Chapel, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bantayog ng Kagitingan, Rizal, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Municipal Hall, Laguna, Sep 2026 (4), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bantayog ng Kagitingan Marker, Rizal, Laguna, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Interior, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Town Proper, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Adoration Chapel, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Municipal Hall, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Outside Area, Laguna, Sep 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tanghalang San Miguel, Rizal, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Municipal Hall, Laguna, Sep 2026 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Municipal Hall, Laguna, Sep 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Church Welcome Arch, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Miguel Arkanghel Monument, Rizal, Laguna, Sep 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UNDERGROUND CEMETERY,,,LAGUNA, Obra19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nagcarlan Church facade in Laguna province, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 8817San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church of Nagcarlan 08, Judgefloro, CC0
- Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery (Nagcarlan-Rizal Road, Nagcarlan, Laguna; 05-15-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagcarlan Church, Laguna, Jul 2024, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reminiscing at Pandin Lake, Nanaynilangit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lechon Kawali meal, RaywollesenFortes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sumptuous Blessings from the Lake Pandin, Nanaynilangit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 41, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 33, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 05, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 44, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 43, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 11, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 07, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 08, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9175Yukos Palayan Nagcarlan, Laguna 29, Judgefloro, CC0
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