Santa Rosa here I go!

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Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa  is a city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. The city lies 38 kilometres (24 mi) south of Manila via the South Luzon Expressway. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of 284,670, making it the third largest local government unit in Laguna after Calamba and San Pedro. The town was renamed after Saint Rose of Lima. The municipality of Santa Rosa was founded on January 15, 1792.

Santa Rosa was initially known for the Coca-Cola and Toyota manufacturing plants in its industrial estates. Recently, it has also become popular for being the site of Enchanted Kingdom, a local theme park, as well as several housing developments. This city contains the 3rd largest complex in Laguna, Paseo de Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Barangays are kind of neighborhoods.

• Aplaya
• Balibago
• Caingin
• Dila
• Dita
• Don Jose
• Ibaba
• Kanluran (Poblacion)
• Labas
• Macabling
• Malitlit
• Malusak (Poblacion)
• Market Area (Poblacion)
• Pooc
• Pulong Santa Cruz
• Santo Domingo
• Sinalhan
• Tagapo

Ps. Maybe we will get to know the mayor! So excited about that. She seems very nice.

Santa Rosa official site: http://www.konsehosantarosa.com.ph/

Font: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Rosa,_Laguna