[5] Thus, guests referred to the place as “Mahayhay,” meaning many sighs, and the Spaniards then spelled this “Majayjay.” In 1571, The Spanish colonial government made Majayjay into a town,[6] which at the time was one of the most populated settlements in the newly founded province.

Land travel was done by mounting horses through a path in the forest and then being borne by natives in hammocks on the way up to Malay Barangay.

[citation needed] Despite the fire incidents, the image of their patron saint, San Gregorio Papa Magno survived.

Banahaw, and due to its higher altitude at some 2,700+ ft above sea level, the town makes for a popular vacation destination during summer in the Philippines.

Other sights along the streets include the remnants of the said era of Spanish-inspired houses that still stand at periodic key locations, mostly in the town square.

[citation needed] Majayjay is situated at the base of Mount Banahaw; approximately 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level.

It shares borders with Magdalena on the northwest, Lucban in Quezon to the southeast, Luisiana to the northeast, and Liliw to the west.

Poverty incidence of Majayjay Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] The town boasts a line of shanties of budding small enterprises mostly selling indigenous farm crops along its main road.

The 1st AniLinang Festival was held on October 2, 2016, as an initiative of the local government to promote the town's laid-back, and peaceful way of life seen in its agricultural produce as well as in its indigenous cuisines.