Lasam is considered the largest municipality of the second district of the province of Cagayan in terms of population. It is also known as the ricebowl of Western Cagayan. It is the nucleus of the Zinundungan Valley and was endowed an abundant forest resources particularly hard umber and mangrove species. The municipality boost excellent education system where one tertiary level, two vocational/agricultural secondary level, three academic high school, one TESDA institution and complete elementary and primary schools scattered all the barangays all over the area. The town is the second youngest town in the province.