San Pablo
Philippines
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Barangay councilor ends Amante dynasty in San Pablo City
• May 14, 2025, 7:12 AM ET (Rappler)
San Pablo, city, southwestern Luzon, north-central Philippines, about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Los Baños. Seven small crater lakes are within the city, which is almost surrounded by quiescent volcanic cones.
Originally the site of a Spanish military and missionary post, it was incorporated in 1940. The city’s industries process copra and dried coconut and manufacture shoes, clothing, and transport equipment. San Pablo is a regional market served by the Manila Railroad and several major roads. Pop. (2000) 231,403; (2010) 248,890.