Lipa, officially known as the City of Lipa (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Lipa; [lɪˈpɐ]), is a 1st class component city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 372,931 people.  It is the first city charter in the province and one of five cities in Batangas alongside Batangas City, Calaca City, Santo Tomas, and Tanauan. It is located 78 kilometres (48 mi) south of Manila and is the most populous city of Batangas. The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) provide access to Batangas City and Metro Manila.