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Definition: Laguna |
LagunaNoun1. A body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "laguna" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1839. (references) |
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Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. The province got its name from the Spanish word lago, which means lake.Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's national hero. Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, the wood carvings created by the people of Paete and Pakil, and the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt. Makiling.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESProvince of Laguna
Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A)Capital: Santa CruzFounded: March 10, 1917Population:
2000 census—1,965,872 (6th largest).
Density—1,117 per km² (3rd highest).Area: 1,759.7 km² (17th smallest)Divisions:
Component Cities—2.
Municipalities—28.
Barangays—674.
Congressional districts—4.Languages: Tagalog, EnglishGovernor: Teresita S. Lazaro (2001-2004)
People and Culture
Economy
Geography
Political
Laguna is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 2 cities.
- Alaminos
- Bay
- Biñan
- Cabuyao
- Calauan
- Cavinti
- Famy
- Kalayaan
- Liliw
- Los Baños
- Luisiana
- Lumban
- Mabitac
- Magdalena
- Majayjay
- Nagcarlan
- Paete
- Pagsanjan
- Pakil
- Pangil
- Pila
- Rizal
- San Pedro
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Santa Rosa
- Siniloan
- Victoria
Physical
Laguna lies on the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. On the southern border of the province are Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw, both extinct volcanoes, but still sources of geothermal energy. Mt. Makiling is popular for the numerous hot spring resorts that are found on its slopes. Pagsanjan Falls, is a popular waterfall that tumbles down a deep gorge in the hills.
The eastern portion of Laguna straddles the southernmost portions of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Tourist Attractions
Rizal Shrine. The Rizal Shrine is located in Calamba City and features the home of José Rizal.
Pagsanjan Falls. The Pagsanjan Falls used to be called the Magdapio Falls but have become popularly known as the Pagsanjan Falls because the trip starts in Pagsanjan. The falls are actually located upstream in Cavinti, and not in Pagsanjan as many think. The boat ride goes through many rapids before reaching the falls.
Enchanted Kingdom.
History
Laguna was one of the first sites of the Philippine Revolution. Calamba City is the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's national hero.
External Links
- Official Website of the Provincial Government of Laguna
Cavinti, Laguna Philippines CALABARZON: Batangas | Cavite | Laguna | Rizal | QuezonSource: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Laguna."
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Laguna is a town located in Sacramento County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 34,309.Geography
Laguna is located at 38°25'26" North, 121°25'39" West (38.423872, -121.427421)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.5 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.5 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 34,309 people, 11,314 households, and 9,153 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,965.4/km² (5,087.1/mi²). There are 11,610 housing units at an average density of 665.1/km² (1,721.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 59.10% White, 9.70% African American, 0.66% Native American, 17.99% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 5.48% from other races, and 6.71% from two or more races. 14.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 11,314 households out of which 52.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% are non-families. 14.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.03 and the average family size is 3.38. In the town the population is spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 37.8% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.4 males. The median income for a household in the town is $67,447, and the median income for a family is $70,804. Males have a median income of $51,604 versus $40,895 for females. The per capita income for the town is $25,280. 4.3% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.6% are under the age of 18 and 5.7% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Laguna, California."
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Laguna is a town located in Cibola County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 423.Geography
Laguna is located at 35°2'50" North, 107°24'11" West (35.047195, -107.403024)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 423 people, 136 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density is 63.3/km² (164.2/mi²). There are 172 housing units at an average density of 25.7/km² (66.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 2.36% White, 0.47% African American, 96.45% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 136 households out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% are married couples living together, 25.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% are non-families. 17.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.11 and the average family size is 3.44. In the town the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the town is $19,250, and the median income for a family is $19,750. Males have a median income of $19,000 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,980. 27.1% of the population and 28.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.4% are under the age of 18 and 30.9% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Laguna, New Mexico."
Synonyms: LagunaSynonyms: lagoon (n), lagune (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Laguna |
| Specialty definitions using "laguna": Regional Offices. (references) |
| Etymologies containing "laguna": lagoon. (references) |
| Non-English Usage: "Laguna" is also a word in the following languages with English translations in parentheses. Czech (lagoon), Italian (lagoon), Portuguese (backwater, lagoon), Serbo-Croatian (lagoon), Spanish (blank, gap, hiatus, Lacuna, lagoon). |
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Movie/TV Titles | Laguna (2001) La Laguna negra (1952) Fiamme sulla laguna (1949) Isole nella laguna (1948) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | A young man trying his luck in the Laguna del Condado from the Route 25 Bridge. Credit: Fisheries. |  | Rod and reel recreational fishing from a small boat in Laguna Madre. Credit: Fisheries. |
 | In: "Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie ....." by the French ships ASTROLABE and ZELEE under the command of Dumont D'Urville. Plate 1. La Ville de Laguna. Ile de Teneriffe. Library Call Number Q115 .D9 1842. Credit: Treasures of the Library. |  | "Tzu-chey", Pueblo Indian, Laguna, N.M. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Pueblo of Laguna Indians, N. Mex. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | The old carreta, Pueblo of Laguna, N.M. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | The California Limited at the Pueblo Laguna, N.M. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Gallup, New Mexico. Laguna Indians working in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad shops. There are about twenty of them employed in various capacities at the car shops. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Laguna Dam. The All American Canal, when completed, will extend desert land to cultivation by irrigation in the southwestern United States. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Santa Fe R.R. train stopping for coal and water, Laguna, N[ew] Mex[ico]. Credit: Library of Congress. |
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| "Laguna Verde" by Andi Teuscher Commentary: "Laguna Verde, Bolivian Highlands." | "Laguna-SC" by Djalma Patricio Commentary: "Laguna, Santa Catarina." |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Economic History | Philippines | Laguna Lake Development Authority's (LLDA) continuous implementation of a "polluter-pay system known as the "Environmental User's Fee" has forced some companies to install wastewater treatment facilities. (references) |
Croatia | Other recent investments include: privatization of Grand Hotel Imperial in Dubrovnik sold to the hotel chain Hilton International; sale of the Argentina Hotel in Dubrovnik; sale of the Plava Laguna Hotel in Porec; sale of Atlas, the key travel agency; sale of the Excelsior Hotel in Dubrovnik; and sale of the Bonavia Hotel in Rijeka. (references) | |
Philippines | This study will also recommend techniques for monitoring and testing of 50 industrial firms in Phase I and an additional 50 firms in Phase II. A USD 25 million Air Pollution Control (APC) Credit Facility has been set up by the Asian Development Bank to provide financing to private enterprises through the Land Bank of the Philippines for projects that will improve the air quality or reduce emissions in the Metro Manila Air Shed (National Capita Region, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan). (references) | |
Human Rights | Nicaragua | Laguna was held in detention awaiting trial at year's end. (references) |
Nicaragua | Police officer Laguna, who was off duty, arrived on the scene, took the gun of a voluntary police officer, fired shots at Juan and Lenin and wounded them critically; they did survive the incident. (references) | |
Nicaragua | On June 17, police officer Bismark Laguna shot gang members Juan Carlos and Lenin Calderon Mendoza in San Isidro, Matagalpa, while trying to break up a fight between police officers and a neighborhood gang. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits. | ||
| "Laguna" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Laguna" is used about 26 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 100% | 26 | 68,323 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "laguna" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Laguna | Last name | 1,000 | 8,469 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits. | |||
1. Laguna, CA (CDP, FIPS 39173) 2. Laguna, NM (CDP, FIPS 37070) |
Expressions using "laguna": Batangas Laguna Tayabas Bus Co. ♦ laguna beach ♦ Laguna Heights ♦ Laguna Hills ♦ Laguna Niguel ♦ Laguna Park ♦ Laguna Vista. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Language | Translations for "laguna"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Farsi | مرداب(lagoon), چشمه اب گرم , جای کم عمق دریا, دریاچه (Lake, Pond, Slew). (various references) | |
German | Lagune (lagoon). (various references) | |
Pig Latin | agunalay.(various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "laguna": lagunas. (additional references) | |
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"Laguna" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: lagun, Lagunes, leguan, Leguay, Leguia, Lipunan, Liqun, Lituya, Llagonne, Llangian, Lubuva, Luvunga, Maguina, Maguni, Sarguja. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "laguna" (pronounced luguw"nu) |
| 3 | -uw" n u | kahuna, koruna, Kuna, Luna, tuna, vicuna. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-a-g-l-n-u" | |
-1 letter: alang, lagan, lauan. | |
-2 letters: alan, alga, anal, anga, gala, gaun, guan, lang, luna, lung, ulan, ulna. | |
-3 letters: aal, aga, ala, ana, gal, gan, gnu, gul, gun, lag, lug, nag. | |
-4 letters: aa, ag, al, an, la, na, nu, un. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-a-g-l-n-u" | |
+1 letter: angular, lagunas. | |
+2 letters: analogue, angulate, galbanum, granular, langlauf, language, unialgal. | |
+3 letters: adulating, alaruming, analogous, analogues, angularly, angulated, angulates, coagulant, galbanums, glandular, granulate, granuloma, inaugural, langlaufs, languages, malaguena, neuralgia, slanguage, ungallant, valuating, vulgarian. | |
+4 letters: ambulating, angularity, angulating, angulation, antifungal, antiplague, applauding, assaulting, canulating, coagulants, evaluating, granulated, granulates, granulator, granulomas, inarguable, inarguably, inaugurals, jaculating, langlaufer, laureating, maculating, malaguenas, megafaunal, neuralgias, plateauing, quadrangle, salmagundi, slanguages, tabulating, triangular, unarguable, unarguably, unavailing, vulgarians. | |
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