Calamba in Laguna, Calabarzon, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Birthplace of Jose Rizal
Photographed by Ray Gurganus
1. Birthplace of Jose Rizal Marker
Restored by Executive Order No. 145 of President Elpidio Quirino with funds mainly contributed by school children of the Philippines. Inaugurated, 1950. Architect: Juan F. Nakpil.
Erected 1951 by Philippines Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 14° 12.823′ N, 121° 9.999′ E. Marker is in Calamba, Calabarzon, in Laguna. It is at the intersection of JP Rizal Street and F. Mercado Street, on the left when traveling west on JP Rizal Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean, in North Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josι Rizal Monument (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Pook ng Bilangguang Kampo sa Los Baρos
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus
2. Birthplace of Jose Rizal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
