Tanauan, Batangas
| City of Tanauan Lungsod ng Tanauan |
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| Nickname(s): The Premiere City of CALABARZON | |||
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| Coordinates: 14°4′58″N 121°9′2″E / 14.08278°N 121.15056°ECoordinates: 14°4′58″N 121°9′2″E / 14.08278°N 121.15056°E | |||
| Country | Philippines | ||
| Region | Region IV-A CALABARZON | ||
| Province | Batangas | ||
| Congressional District | 3rd | ||
| Barangays | 48 | ||
| Cityhood | March 10, 2001 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Sonia Torres Aquino | ||
| • Vice Mayor | Julius Caesar G. Platon II | ||
| • Councilors | Jhoanna D. Corona Gileen V. Canobas Elmer L. Perez Marcelo Eric O. Manglo Marissa M. Tabing Eleuterio B. Borja Epimaco R. Magpantay Gavino A. Gonzales Wilfredo N. Luna Marcial V. Goguanco, Jr. |
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| • ABC President | Simeon N. Platon | ||
| • SK Federation President | Kevelyn S. Rodriguez | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 107.16 km2 (41.37 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 142,537 | ||
| • Density | 968/km2 (2,510/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | 4232 | ||
| Area code(s) | 43 | ||
| Income Class | Second Class | ||
| Classification | Component City; Partially Urban | ||
| Website | tanauan.gov.ph | ||
| Population Census of Tanauan City | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 103,868 |
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| 2000 | 117,539 | 2.69% | |
| 2007 | 142,537 | 2.70% | |
The City of Tanauan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tanauan) is a second class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 142,537 inhabitants in 21,912 households. It was incorporated as a city under Republic Act No. 9005, signed on February 2, 2001 and ratified on March 10, 2001.
Revolutionary thinker and former Prime Minister Apolinario Mabini and former President José P. Laurel were born in Tanauan.
Recent events include the assassination of its former mayor, Cesar V. Platon, by NPA rebels, as he was running for the governorship of Batangas. This happened days shy of the election.
The city share its borders with Calamba City, Laguna to the north, Tagaytay City, Cavite to the northwest, Talisay, Batangas to the west, Santo Tomas, Batangas to the east, and the towns of Balete and Malvar to the south.
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[edit] History
Some people believe that Tanauan derived its name from the Tagalog term “ tanaw ” meaning to look after through the window. This is based on a fortress which had a watchtower built by the Augustian friars and natives. The watchtower allowed them to monitor incoming “champans” or boats entering through the Pansipit river, which were either traders or pirates. From this tower, one can have a clear view (tanaw) of the lake and of the vast plains and rolling hills.
The Town of Tanauan was founded on its present location in 1754, having been transferred from the fringe of Taal Lake where it was originally situated. It is generally believed that Tanauan, together with Sala was originally founded in 1572 by the Augustinian missionaries who built mission at the shore of the Lake known as Bonbon (now Taal). The town, however, was totally destroyed during the most impressive and catastrophic historically recorded eruption of Taal Volcano in 1754. together with the Community of Sala, the residents of Tanauan were relocated to safer places. Tanauan moved to Bañadero, then to its present location. Sala, on the other hand, transferred from its original site to where it is located. Sala subsequently became the barangay of Tanauan.
Tanaueños have displayed characteristics of personal independence of personal independence and nationalism since early history. The town is called the cradle of noble heroes due to its contribution to the revolutionary movement of its sons Apolinario Mabini, the brains of Katipunan, and later by the great statesman Pres. Jose P. Laurel. Also, three Tanaueños served as governors of Batangas, namely: Jose P. Laurel V, Modesto Castillo and Nicolas Gonzales .[1]
[edit] Barangays
Tanauan City is politically subdivided into 48 barangays. [2]
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[edit] Roads
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.Jose P.Laurel Highway connects the city to Calamba City and Santo Tomas, Batangas on the north and with Malvar, Batangas and Lipa City to the south.
[edit] Buildings and Structures
The First Philippine Industrial Park which is owned by the Lopez Group of Companies and PhilTown Industrial Park owned by RFM Corporation are located in the city. Soon, Tagaytay Highlands Tourism Economic Zone by Belle Corporation , owner of Tagaytay Highlands and operated by the family of Henry Sy will be built on the north part of the city.
[edit] Built-up Area
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the city is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Lipa City, Batangas in its southernmost part.
[edit] Education
Tanauan has several tertiary educational establishments. These include DMMC Institute of Health Sciences, a subsidiary of Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center and UPMC. It is the only school in Tanauan City with its own hospital base. Others are STI College Tanauan [3], the La Consolacion College Tanauan (LCCT), Augustinian Catholic Institution established in 1948,the Jesus Is Lord Christian School (JILCS), First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, a private educational and research institute, the Christian College of Tanauan (CCT), the Mabini Junior College, Our Lady of Assumption College (OLAC-Montessori) a private Catholic Institution that specializes in Montessori method, and the Tanauan Institute (T.I.) established in 1924. It also has 9 private and 12 public high schools, and 27 private and 44 public elementary schools.
[edit] Notable Tanauenos
- Jose P. Laurel (Former President of the Philippines)
- Apolinario Mabini
- Pablo T. Tapia (Ramon Magsaysay Awardee)
- Jose B. Laurel (Former House Speaker)
- Salvador Laurel (Former Vice President of the Philippines)
- Sotero Laurel (Former Senator)
- Michael Carandang (Emmy Award winning TV producer)
- Zanjoe Marudo (actor)
- Jade Lopez (actress)
- Chief Justice Renato Corona (present)
- Teodoro Valencia (Dean of Philippine Journalism)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Website of the Local Government of Tanauan City
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- 2010 COMELEC Results
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Tagaytay City | Calamba City | Calamba City | |
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Santo Tomas, Batangas | ||
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| Taal Lake | Balete, and Malvar, Batangas | Santo Tomas, Batangas |
