Lawaan II, Talisay, Cebu

Lawaan II
Barangay
Coordinates: 10°15′19″N 123°49′55″E / 10.2553°N 123.8319°E / 10.2553; 123.8319Coordinates: 10°15′19″N 123°49′55″E / 10.2553°N 123.8319°E / 10.2553; 123.8319
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Talisay
District 1st district of Cebu
City Talisay
Established 1648
1969
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Barangay Captain  
 • Representative Gerald Anthony Gullas
Area
 • Total 72 ha (178 acres)
Population (2015 census)[1]
 • Total 6,033
 • Density 8,400/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+08:00 (PST)
ZIP code 6045
IDD : area code  +63 (0)32

Lawaan II is a barangay of Talisay, Cebu. Lawaan II is bounded by Lawaan III on the north, San Isidro on the east, Mohon on the south, and Lawaan I on the west. It has a land area of 72 hectares (180 acres) with 14 sitios.

History

This barangay was founded in 1969 with its name was taken from the tall endemic lauan trees that were plentiful. Both red and white species were in abundance.

Part of Lawaan was a place called Bacayan, which was near the Mananga River. In fact, the Mananga Bridge in Tabunoc used to be called "Taytayan sa Bacayan".

Schools

  • Lawa-an II Day Care Center
  • Montejo Day Care Center

Establishments

  • UniRock Corporation
  • JLR Construction and Aggregates
  • Willcon
  • Nolan Cargo Hauling and Forwarding
  • Queensland Hotel
  • Card Inc.

Government offices

See also

References

  1. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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