Nagcarlan, officially termed as the "Municipality of Nagcarlan", is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the …Nagcarlan, officially termed as the "Municipality of Nagcarlan", is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,866 people. According to the origin, the name Nagcarlan came from the name of a famous rich and generous woman named Ana Kalang or Ana Panalangin, who 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.
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