Fast Facts

Land Area
Total 175,973 ha

Population
Total 1,600,000

Location
Rizal Province on the north
Sierra Mountain Ranges on the northeast
Quezon Province on the southeast
Batangas on the south
Laguna de Bay and Cavite on the west

Provincial Capital
Sta. Cruz

Number of Towns
29

Number of Cities
1

Governor
Hon. Teresita Lazaro

Agriculture
The agriculture industry relies mainly on rice, fruits and vegetables production; fishing and forestry. Agribased industries such as cutflower and ornamental plant growing are thriving in the province.

Industry
Big companies engaged in light to medium industries such as electronic, food processing, consumer products and garments. Small and medum scale industries also flourish such as wood carving, papier mache, basketry and wood products.
Industrial Estates:
Carmelray Industrial Estate Laguna International Industrial Park
Laguna Technopark
Silangan Industrial Park
Light Industry and Science Park 1
Light Industry and Science Park 2

Land Area
Agricultural 85,347 ha
Industrial 3,520 ha
Commercial 1,759 ha
Residential 36,074 ha
Forest Lands 49,273 ha
Total 175,973 ha

Human Resources
experienced and skilled workers from existing business infrastructure; agricultural workers; middle managers and professionals

Literacy Rate
93.18%

Employment Rate
90.5%

Potential Labor Force
more than 800,000

Labor Force Participation Rate
64.2%


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