The city is more popularly known as the "City of Seven Lakes" (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Pitong Lawa), referring to the Seven Lakes of San Pablo: Lake Sampaloc (or Sampalok), Lake Palakpakin, Lake Bunot, Lakes Pandin and Yambo, Lake Muhikap, and Lake Calibato.
San Pablo was part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa since 1910. On November 28, 1967, it became an independent diocese and became the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo.San Pablo has a cool climate owing to its location. It is nestled in the foothills of three mountains: Mount Banahaw, Mount Makiling and the Sierra Madre Mountains. These mountains do not only provide attractions for the tourism industry (such as waterfalls) and sources of many forest-based products, but also serve as stewards for the clean air.
Its soil is suitable for those seeking opportunities in agriculture
and horticulture given its richness and fertility. The different
barangays have coconut plantation, lanzones fruit - Lansium parasiticum tree plantation and rambutan fruit tree plantation - Rambutan. The place is rich in orchid plants.Tourism and recreation
The Seven Lakes of San Pablo, seven crater lakes
scattered around the city, have for many generations provided food and
livelihood, leisure and respite for the citizens of the city. A bustling
city of trade and commerce, it is also a center of education and
learning with schools, colleges, and training institutions.
Lake Sampaloc
- Lake Sampaloc, located behind the City Hall, is the youngest crater lake in the San Pablo volcanic field and the largest of the city's seven lakes - Seven Lakes of San Pablo.
- Lake Bunot (Coconut husk Lake)
- Lake Calibato
- Twin Lakes - Lakes Pandin and Yambo
- Lake Palakpakin
- Lake Muhikap
Hacienda Escudero Plantation Resort Town is the largest planned
community investment in the city covering 415 hectares. The resort has
the richness of cocunut plantation, and provides serenading Filipino
songs and Bayanihan Dances (Folk Dances).Public Playground and Sampalok Lake (Katuparan ng Pangarap: Fulfillment of Dreams) is a public playground in the city built during the term of mayor Atty. Zacarias Africa Ticzon, who as well improved tourism places around Lake Sampaloc, that is near the municipal City Hall. Both places serve as haven for sports, and recreation. The vicinity for tourism consequently encouraged small businesses for restaurants of native dishes catering visitors of the area. It has dramatically contributed income for the city.
San Pablo, Laguna - Coco Festival
