Nagcarlan ([nɐgˈcɐɾlan]), officially the Municipality of Nagcarlan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Nagcarlan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,866 people.^[4]

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Nagcarlan
Municipality
Municipality of Nagcarlan
Mount San Cristobal and Nagcarlan Town Proper
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Anthem: Martsa ng Nagcarlan
Map of Laguna with Nagcarlan highlighted
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Nagcarlan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°08′11″N 121°24′59″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Laguna
District	3rd district
Founded	August 24, 1583[1]
Barangays	52 (see Barangays)
Government  [2]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Elmor V. Vita (Nacionalista)
• Vice Mayor	Rexon V. Arevalo (Aksyon)
• Representative	Loreto S. Amante (PDP–Laban)
• Municipal Council	Members Teddy P. Coroza Robert M. Tajaran Laurence M. Sombilla Ron-Erwin D. Esquivel Generoso J. Comendador Brigido P. Araneta Christmas B. Osuna Lauro H. Dizon
• Electorate	45,866 voters (2022)
Area [3]
• Total	78.10 km2 (30.15 sq mi)
Elevation	333 m (1,093 ft)
Highest elevation	2,167 m (7,110 ft)
Lowest elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[4]
• Total	64,866
• Density	830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
• Households	16,796
Demonym	Nagcarlangin
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	2.37 % (2018)[5]
• Revenue	₱ 216 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 456.5 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 210.5 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 111.1 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4002
PSGC	043417000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)49
Native languages	Tagalog

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According to the origin, the name Nagcarlan came from the name of a famous rich and generous woman named Ana Kalang or Ana Panalangin, she was a native woman who was known for her golden salakot and cane which she always carried when walking around town. She was well-respected by the townfolk not just for her wealth but also for the help she extended to those in need. One day, a Spaniard came to her house and upon looking out of the window, he saw branches swaying and hitting one another, and so he asked what was going on. Ana Kalang answered and said "nagkakalang sila". The word was repeatedly mispronounced by the Spaniards until it became Nagcarlan, which is now the name of the town.

Nagcarlan is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northeast of San Pablo City, or 103 kilometres (64 mi) south of Manila. The town is home to the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, one of the most important cemeteries in the Philippines which has been declared as a National Historical Landmark by virtue of Presidential Decree no. 260, dated August 1, 1973 with amendments by Administrative Order 1505, dated June 11, 1978. Since the declaration, no more burials were allowed in the cemetery. It underwent renovations before it was again opened to the public during the unveiling of the marker on November 24, 1981. The oldest tomb is dated 1887 while the last interment was in 1982 when it was formally declared as a National Historical Landmark.

In the 2020 census, the population of Nagcarlan, Laguna, was 64,866 people,^[4] with a density of 830 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,100 inhabitants per square mile.

Tricycles and jeepneys are one of the popular modes of transportation in Nagcarlan, Laguna.

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Nagcarlan offers natural and cultural attractions for visitors: rivers, waterfalls, lakes and hills for outdoor activities; Spanish colonial sites for historical exploration; and restaurants serving local and international cuisine for gastronomic experiences.

Along Rizal Avenue, leading from the market to the municipio still stands many old Art Deco buildings built during the 1920s to the 1930s. The presence of many narrow three-story buildings where the ground floors are rented out to commercial establishments in Nagcarlan is an indication that the town may have played the role of the central trading center early in the previous century.

There are also many natural attractions within Nagcarlan. The little known Bunga Falls is a favorite getaway among the locals, while the hidden Yambo Lake can be accessed through the back roads going to Calauan. The "baby" mountains can be climbed in a day, the assistance of a local guide is usually required, as the trails are usually covered with vegetation. Another interesting attraction is the San Bartolome Apostol Church. Located on an elevated ground overlooking the rest of the town, the 18th century church built by the Franciscans has an elegant stone and red clay façade with an imposing bell-tower on the right and an attractive convento on the left. The parish officials still allow visitors to climb up to the top of the bell tower to see where Anne Curtis shot most of her scenes in the famous TV series Kampanerang Kuba.^{[citation needed]}

Nagcarlan's best known attraction is Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery. This one of its kind cemetery in the Philippines, where there are 240 niches laying above ground and 36 niches underground. Members of the town's elite were buried underground below the funeral chapel. It is said that the underground cemetery was used by the Katipuneros to hold their secret meetings.

• Efren V. Esmilla – Catholic Bishop. Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia^[19]
• Esteban Baldivia - (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens, was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.
• Alice Doria-Gamilla – composer
• Jak Roberto - Jan Rommel "Jak" Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993) is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently working as an exclusive artist of GMA Network, and is known for his role as Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in the 2017 television series Meant To Be . Roberto is brother to fellow GMA artist Sanya Lopez.