Talavera, Nueva Ecija
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| Motto: Sa Talavera...Todo Asenso Bayan at Tao | |||
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 Talavera
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| Coordinates: 15°35′2″N 120°55′8″E / 15.58389°N 120.91889°ECoordinates: 15°35′2″N 120°55′8″E / 15.58389°N 120.91889°E | |||
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | ||
| Province | Nueva Ecija | ||
| District | 1st District | ||
| Founded | 1872 | ||
| Barangays | 53 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Nerito L. Santos (Balane) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 140.70 km2 (54.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 105,122 | ||
| • Density | 747.1/km2 (1,935.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | 3114 | ||
| Dialing code | 044 | ||
| Income class | 1st Class | ||
| Population Census of Talavera | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 85,797 |
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| 2000 | 97,329 | 2.74% | |
| 2007 | 105,122 | 1.07% | |
| Est. 2012 | 110,000 | 13.02% | |
Talavera is a 1st class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 105,122 people in 19,526 households.
It is bordered by Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, and Sto. Domingo.
In 1954, the barrios of General Luna, Morcon, Mabini, Ricarte, Casili, and Picon, together with sitios Plaridel and Bosque were separated to form the town of Llanera along with some territory from Rizal and San Jose.[1]
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[edit] Barangays
Talavera is politically subdivided into 53 barangays.
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[edit] History
The town of Talavera was formerly a barrio of Cabanatuan City. It was called “Katugian” which means a place abounding in “Tugue” an edible root crop.
The distance between Cabanatuan City and Katugian was critical during the early phase of its development although it was only 15 km. The cura párroco at that time recommended to the Spanish administrators a separate and independent administration of Katugian. By a royal decree issued on November 12, 1852, the plan making Katugian a town was approved. There was no formal inauguration of the new town in accordance with the royal decree. However, the Augustian cura párroco of Cabanatuan, Fr. Gregorio Crisostomo, appointed the first officials of the town by sending his co-adjudor, a certain Pedro Estanislao Pascual, to handle the religious phase of the administration of the new town during Sundays and Holidays only.
The first barrios that composed the new town were La Torre, Pulong Buli (Now Sto. Domingo), Concepcion and Valle. Based on the petition presented to the Alcalde Mayor (governor) of Nueva Ecija, forwarded to the governor general in Manila; the “Talavera of the Crown of the Princess” was approved on February 17, 1853 by the Governor General.
The municipality’s terrain is relatively flat, with slope ranging from 0 to 3%. Due to the flat topography, the land is suited for agricultural, commercial or industrial development.
The municipality’s elevation is within the criteria for production land, which is between 0 to 500 meters above sea level.
[edit] Economy
Today, there are many new establishments in Talavera. Notable of these are Jollibee, Chowking, Crystal Waves Resort, CVC Supermarket and the under construction Friendship Supermarket Inc.
Other establishments are PLDT branch, Cebuana Lhuiller, M Lhuiller, Western Union,LBC, Wellspring Supermarket, Yvonne and Jhenna's Supermarket and School Supplies, Chevron (Caltex), Petrofil, Shell, GM Bank, Honda Motors, 7mm Drug Mart, among others.
Many commercial buildings have been built, and many of these can be leased or rented.
In recent years, many efforts to improve the town have been done, including the building of gymnasiums and over-all renovation of the town park and the Town Hall. Through the efforts of the current mayor, Hon. Nerito Santos, many projects were done. This includes the NEUST-MGT(Nueva Ecija University of Science and Tecnology-Municipal Government of Talavera),Talavera Eternal Park, Library ng Bayan,Botika ng Bayan, CR ng Bayan, a kiddie ride called Tren ng Bayan, that goes around the town park.
BIR has an office building here, (BIR Revenue District no.23A)
Yearly, a Pageant called Binibining Talavera takes place at the Talavera Gymnasium.
Talavera is home to many Internet Cafes and Hardwares. It also boasts of many public market buildings where basic necessities can be bought.
A campaign for cityhood might be launched.
[edit] Health and Education
Talavera has many schools, some public and some private. The best possible choice for the general public is Talavera Central School, mainly because of its accessible location, being in the center of the municipality. In High School, the best choice is be TNHS(Talavera National High School), a large,public high school, also located at the Town Proper, although there are also many private schools to choose from.
Talavera's populace is served by Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Hospital, a public hospital simply known as PJG. Many medical practitioners have their own clinics, and many DMDs have their dental clinics too which both serve the public.
[edit] Religion
Majority of Talavera's populace is Roman Catholic. Many other religious groups have churches and places of worship in the municipality. Iglesia ni Cristo has a place of worship in Andal Alino District. A new chapel of the Iglesia ni Cristo was dedicated to God last November 26, 2011 in Brgy. Collado. Hence, named Local Congregation of Collado.
Talavera has a public cemetery, and there are also private cemeteries.
[edit] Transportation
The national roads allow the operation of various bus and jeepney operators in the Municipality of Talavera and neighboring towns and areas to transport passengers and cargo to any point of Luzon, making the Municipality of Talavera one of the transport pivotal points in the Central Luzon.
The 16.93 kilometres (10.52 mi) of national road known as Maharlika Highway/Asian Highway 26 in the Municipality of Talavera provide mobility and access to the neighboring towns, provinces and regions.
The proposed Talavera Municipality Diversion Road include the Baluga- La Torre- Dimasalang Sur- Gulod- Bantug Hacienda- Campos- Burnay- Sicsican Matanda- and Bagong Silang with an approximate length of 11.4 kilometres (7.1 mi). These Diversion Road when constructed will improve the settlements, the movement of goods and services and even the flow of traffic in the Municipality. These project will include drainage and 1 RCDG bridge.
[edit] Gallery
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Fausto Bldgs., PJG
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Martinez Drug
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Talavera's Skyline 1
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Talavera's Skyline 2
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- Pasyalan Nueva Ecija
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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