San Luis, officially the Municipality of San Luis (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

Etymology

No reliable information could be gathered as to why the town is called San Luis. However, some people believe that it was named as such because it was established during the feast of Saint Louis.

History

San Luis was historically part of Taal. It was established as an independent town on August 25, 1861. However, in 1903, due to small income, the town was made a part of Taal once again, with all the barrios in existence retaining their names, while the town center (poblacion) was reverted to its Spanish-era name Balibago. On February 2, 1918, San Luis was re-established.

In 1961, the barrios of Pacifico and Sampa were separated from San Luis and annexed to the new municipality of Santa Teresita.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of , constituting of the total area of Batangas.

Barangays

San Luis is politically subdivided into 26 barangays, as shown in the matrix below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, San Luis had a population of 36,841 people. The population density was .

Economy

Education

The San Luis Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abiacao Elementary School
  • Balite Primary School
  • Banoyo Elementary School
  • Boboy Elementary School
  • Bonliw Elementary School
  • Calumpang East Primary School
  • Calumpang Elementary School
  • Durungao Primary School
  • Locloc Elementary School
  • Mahabang Parang Primary School
  • Muzon Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Isidro Integrated School
  • San Luis Academy
  • San Luis Central School
  • St. Blaise Community Academy
  • Sta. Monica Elementary School
  • Taliba Elementary School
  • Talon Elementary School
  • Tungal Elementary School
  • Whiz Creative and Interactive Academy

Secondary schools

  • Banoyo National High School
  • Luya Integrated School
  • San Luis Senior High School
  • Sta. Monica National High School

Notable personalities

  • Ai-Ai delas Alas - actress and comedian

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File:Batangasjf1895 10.JPG|Welcome sign

File:SanLuisBatangasjf2020 04.JPG|Municipal hall

File:SanLuisBatangasjf2021 11.JPG|Town plaza

File:SanLuisBatangasjf2020 14.JPG|Public market

File:SanLuisChurchjf1924 10.JPG|San&nbsp;Isidro Labrador Parish&nbsp;Church

File:SanLuisBatangasjf1966 14.JPG|San Luis Central School

File:SanLuisBatangasjf2084 10.JPG|Beach

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References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]