regime and to an extent, introduced their own culture to the Filipinos until the Second World War broke out in 1941. In 1945, Filipino troops of the 4th, 42nd, 43rd, 45th and 46th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 4th Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary liberated the towns in Magdalena, Laguna. The Japanese surrendered to the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas on May 25, 1945, thus, Magdalena, as well as the Philippines, was liberated from the Japanese army. After the war, they returned to the Poblacion and started their lives from what was left of the war. Post-World War II, Magdalena became a preferred shooting location for numerous films, including The Ravagers (also known as Only the Brave Know Hell). Geography Barangays Magdalena is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Alipit Malaking Ambling Munting Ambling Baanan Balanac Bucal Buenavista Bungkol Buo Burlungan Cigaras Ibabang Atingay Ibabang Butnong Ilayang Atingay Ilayang Butnong Ilog Malinao Maravilla Poblacion Sabang Salasad Tanawan Tipunan Halayhayin Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Magdalena, Laguna, was 27,816 people, with a density of . Economy Government Elected officials Municipal council, 2022-2025 Municipal council, 2019-2022 Representatives : Hon. Benjamin Agarao, Jr. Mayor : David Aventurado Vice-Mayor : Pedro Bucal Councilors : Leovio Porcioncula Larry Ibañez Mj Palomique Romel Lerum Ariel Ungco Ron Zaguirre Mary Grace Reodica Max Sotomayor Tourism Some notable tourist attractions include: St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church Mali-Mali Bridge Emilio Jacinto Shrine The Rizal Park The Bahay Laguna The Pintong Kabag The Pintong Pilak Magdalena White Water River Rafting Adventure Vonwelt Nature Farm The Kawayan Festival Magdalena recently held its first Kawayan Festival to mark the town's 185th Foundation Day. The colorful festival celebrates the native bamboo and its role in the culture and livelihood of the town and to promote bamboo-based industries. Liga ng mga Barangay national president James Marty Lim was special guest at the festival, and together with Magdalena town officials led by Mayor David Aventurado Jr., congratulated the Magdaleños for their initiatives to promote the local bamboo industry. However, no such bamboo enterprise visibly exists in the town. St. Mary Magdalene Parish St. Mary Magdalene Church was constructed in 1851–1871, and made of stones and bricks with a sandstone facade. The church is located at the town center or plaza, just across the municipal town hall of Magdalena. In February 1898, after being wounded in a battle with the