Santo Tomas, Batangas
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 Santo Tomas
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| Coordinates: 14°6′33″N 121°8′31″E / 14.10917°N 121.14194°ECoordinates: 14°6′33″N 121°8′31″E / 14.10917°N 121.14194°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| District | 3rd District |
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| Barangays | 30 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renato M. Federico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 95.41 km2 (36.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (423 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 113,105 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4234 |
| Income class | 1st class |
| Population Census of Santo Tomas | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 65,759 |
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| 2000 | 80,393 | 4.41% | |
| 2007 | 113,105 | 4.82% | |
Santo Tomas (also spelled as Sto. Tomas) is a 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 123, 668 people. The town is a gateway to the province from Laguna. It borders the cities of Calamba City, Laguna to the west, Los Baños, Laguna to the north, Alaminos, Laguna to the east, Tanauan City, Malvar, and Lipa City to the south. This is also the hometown of Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American War hero Miguel Malvar.
The patron of Santo Tomas is Saint Thomas Aquinas, patron of Catholic schools celebrates his feast day every 7 March.
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[edit] Roads
The town connects with the neighboring cities of Calamba City, Laguna and Alaminos, Laguna via the Maharlika Highway. The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road starts at the municipality from the north side of the expressway. The expressway connects the town with the rest of Batangas. Currently the expressway is being connected to the South Luzon Expressway. The José P. Laurel Highway is route that connects the town with Tanauan City, Malvar, and Lipa City all the way to Batangas City via San Jose town.
[edit] Buildings and Structures
The First Philippine Industrial Park which is owned by the Lopez Group of Companies is located in the municipality.[1] A Microtel Inn and Suites site is located inside the park.[2] Most of the town is residential with a lot of farmland. But there are also some developed subdivisions along the town like the San Antonio Heights in Barangay San Antonio which was developed by Avida Land, A division of Ayala Land,[3] and Portello subdivision which was developed by Camella Homes.[4] The town is also well known for an entire strip of bulalo (bone marrow soup)restaurants. Among the best known include Rose and Grace Restaurant. The town is also home to a state of the art hospital named St. Cabrini Medical Center which is located inside the town center.
[edit] Local government
Mayor: Renato M. Federico
Vice Mayor: Armenius O. Silva
Councilors:
- Gerardo M. Malijan
- Danilo P. Mabilangan
- Ferdinand M. Ramos
- Leovino M. Villegas
- Damasino M. Mabilangan
- Peter Thomas R. Reyes
- Primo C. Bathan
- Alexander J. Guevarra
ABC president: Eduardo Calinisan
SK President: Nico Maitim
[edit] Barangays
Santo Tomas is politically subdivided into 30 barangays:
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[edit] Built up Area
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Sto. Tomas Batangas Official Website
- Batangasnow.com Homepage
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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