Calabarzon strategic importance, Corregidor is found at the mouth of Manila Bay and is under the jurisdiction of Cavite City. Laguna has rugged terrain, with narrow plains near the shores of Laguna de Bay and mountainous ranges further inland. Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines, and is named after the town of Bay. Laguna is also home to Mount Makiling, a dormant volcano near Los Banos reputed for its mystical properties. There are also a lot of hot springs near the Makiling area, especially in San Pablo. Another famous landmark in Laguna are the Pagsanjan Falls, in
Bay, Laguna Lake of [the town of] Bay). Eventually, the Spanish came to call the whole province ""La Provincia de la Laguna de Bay"." In 1581, San Antonio de Bay became the capital of the Province of Laguna de Bay and remained so until 1688 when the capital was moved to Pagsanjan. In the , the population of Bay, Laguna, was people, with a density of . Voter population as of 2016 is estimated to be 34,195, according to the COMELEC. Like other LGUs in Laguna, the town holds election every three years, which will cover from Mayor, Vice Mayor, and up