The truth about Lipa City
Lipa City as we know is an amazing place. We have compiled 21 facts about Lipa City that we know will interest you.
1. Lomi Origin
Lomi can be originated in Lipa when To Kim Eng from China who came to live in Lipa first introduced Lomi in 1968. Everywhere you go in Lipa, there will always be a Lomi store to eat.
One factor that makes Lomi a hit in Lipa City is its cold weather because of its high elevation and a hot Lomi can satisfy the cravings for a hot soup that makes you full.
2. High Elevation
Lipa’s highest elevation is 1,225 ft above sea level and the city is nestled between two mountains making its temperature 3-5 degrees Celsius lower than average Philippine temperature all year round.
Because of its cold ambiance, Lipa City has been a destination for lifestyle trips and it attracts a lot of businesses and restaurants.
3. Most Number of Shops and Restaurants in Batangas
Lipa has the most number of shops and restaurants in Batangas making the city the Lifestyle capital of Batangas.
Most of the international and local brands branching in Batangas have first opened or can only be found in Lipa.
4. Population
Most populated city of Batangas as of Aug 2015 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
5. First City
Lipa City was the first city of Batangas, approved on June 20, 1947.
6. The Coffee Tree
The first coffee tree in the Philippines was planted in Lipa in the 19th century and became one of the top coffee bean producers in the world & labeled as the coffee capital of the Philippines at that time.
7. Little Rome
Was titled, “Little Rome of the Philippines” attributed by the Department of Tourism.
8. First Governor
The first elected governor of Batangas was from Lipa, Simeon M. Luz, who served in 1903.
9. Lipa City has the Bright Minds
To name a few,
Gregorio Y. Zara, a well-known Filipino scientist with 30 devices and equipment patented to his name, was from Lipa City.
Mikaela Dimaano Fudolig, former child prodigy who entered college at 11, graduated summa cum laude in Physics at 16, and took her master’s and Ph.D. degrees shortly after is from Lipa City.
Dr. Candido Macasaet Africa; doctor of medicine, scholar and researcher was from Lipa. His contribution to medical science made him internationally known and won “for the first time recognition of the Filipino Scientist abroad, thus reflecting glory and honor upon his calling and country.”
10. Strategic Location
The City of Lipa, which lies approximately 80 kilometers south of Manila, has much to offer indeed to local and foreign tourists, investors, and even to prospective residents. Its proximity to Metro Manila easily made it a preferred weekend destination among urbanites who are in need of a quick break and a breath of fresh air.
Real estate firm JJS Realty and Development the developer that built the famous Marian Heights Subdivision also picked the progressive city of Lipa to be the location of its development, Diamond Heights Lipa. Situated at Brgy. Latag Lipa City Batangas and with the modern style houses for modern Filipino families.
11. Home of the Heroes
After WW II, a place in Lipa now called “Anilao” became a community of women, children, and widows. Their male population was thoroughly wiped out.
Diamond Heights Lipa!
Diamond Heights Lipa is the flagship project of JJS Realty and Development Inc. located at Barangay Latag Lipa City.
Diamond Heights feature Modern-Contemporary houses. Other than this, Diamond Heights is known for its vow to live closer to nature, to breathe fresh air, and be away from urban areas to leap into Mother Nature’s open arms.
Living in a quiet community enjoying Lipa’s cool climate is a perfect place to raise a family!
“Family and community are at the center of everything we do, we impart that sense of family and community to our homes.”
