General

Topography

Lying on the western side of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the topography of Pililla is flat near the Laguna de Bay area and starts rolling towards the uplands of hills and mountains. The highest elevation of the town located at its southern tip at Mount Sembrano, is about 743 feet above sea level.
Travelling from eastern Metro Manila to Pililla, one passes through Cainta, Antipolo City and through the towns of Teresa, Morong, Baras and Tanay via the Manila East Road Highway. After the winding mountain roads, this way leads to the aforementioned lakeside towns of Rizal. This route offers sightseeing opportunities that will make anyone appreciate the beauty of nature.
The roads along said route are well-maintained, and likewise opens up to refreshing views of green farm lands, tall trees, as well as the mountain side forming part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. The breathtaking view of the majestic mountains is a stress reliever that makes the road trip a relaxing one worth remembering. A wide variety of restaurants, resorts and other commercial establishments are spotted along the way, providing wonderful stops and great dining experiences.

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A wondrous view overlooking the Laguna de Bay is also encountered. The Philippines’ largest lake is also a primary source of freshwater fish. It is also used for aquaculture, recreation and as shipping vessels navigation lane. Further at the junction of the Manila East Road in Pililla, the leftward route brings you to the access area to the Wind Farm Project all the way to Mabitac, Laguna, while the rightward route leads to Rizal’s last town, Jalajala.

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