In ancient times San Pablo was known as the upland village of Sampalok. It was a large and
prospering hamlet in the town of Bay Laguna which was surrounded by mountain ranges and quiescent volcanic peaks and where caesal piniaceus tamarind or sampaloc trees grew in wild abundance.
This Village at the edge of the lake was originally inhabited by Aetas, Dumagats and Muslims who migrated from Mindanao
Now, San Pablo City (known as the City of Seven Lakes) is a major hub for the Southern Tagalog region. It is a major stop for land traffic to southern destinations like Lucena and the Bicol region. This strategically located city thus became a major center for tourism, education, communication, commerce and government.
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