Tanza

Tanza
Tanza
Municipality
	Historical Santa Cruz Parish Historical Santa Cruz Parish
	Flag Official seal of Tanza Seal
	Map of Cavite showing the location of Tanza
Country	Philippines
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Cavite
District	6th district of Cavite
Incorporated	1760 and 1917
Barangays	41
Government
• Mayor	Yuri A. Pacumio (UNA)
• Vice Mayor	Marcus Ashley C. Arayata (LP)
Area
• Total	78.33 km2 (30.24 sq mi)
• Land	78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	312,116
• Rank	8 out of 1,489 Municipalities
• Density	4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4108
IDD : area code	+63 (0)46
Website	www.tanza.gov.ph

Tanza, formerly known as Santa Cruz de Malabon, is a municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 312,116 people,^[3] in a land area of 78.24 square kilometres (30.21 sq mi) with a first-class income classification.

Tanza was awarded the "Seal of Good Housekeeping" in 2011 and 2012 and "Seal of Good Local Governance" in 2016 by the Department of Interior and Local Government. The municipality was named 2014 most competitive in economic dynamism by National Competitiveness Council, 8th most populous municipality (2015 NSO Census) and 20th largest Municipality Revenue Earner based on 2015 Bureau of Local Government Finance Financial Report.

Tanza is the home of Cavite Gateway Terminal, the first roll-on, roll-off barge terminal in the Philippines.

History

Originally a part of San Francisco de Malabon called Estancia, Santa Cruz de Malabon became a separate town in 1770, and then again as an independent municipality in 1910. The name was changed to Tanza by virtue of Act No. 2390 by Cavite Representative Florentino Joya (1912-1916).

Tanza is the place where Emilio Aguinaldo took oath as the first president of the revolutionary government of the Philippines. It is also the hometown of Felipe G. Calderon, the man who drafted the first Philippine constitution.

Tanza is the second Local Government Unit in the province which banned the use of plastic bags and polystyrene. This ordinance took effect on January 1, 2012.

Barangays

Tanza is politically subdivided into 41 barangays. ^[2]

Amaya 1
Amaya 2
Amaya 3
Amaya 4
Amaya 5
Amaya 6
Amaya 7
Bagtas
Biga
Biwas
Bucal
Bunga
Calibuyo
Capipisa
Daang Amaya 1
Daang Amaya 2
Daang Amaya 3
Halayhay
Julugan 1
Julugan 2
Julugan 3
Julugan 4
Julugan 5
Julugan 6
Julugan 7
Julugan 8
Lambingan
Mulawin
Paradahan 1
Paradahan 2
Poblacion 1
Poblacion 2
Poblacion 3
Poblacion 4
Punta 1
Punta 2
Sahud Ulan
Sanja Mayor
Santol
Tanauan
Tres Cruses

Demographics

Population census of Tanza
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	23,169	—
1995	77,839	+25.49%
2000	110,517	+7.80%
2007	171,795	+6.27%
2010	188,755	+3.49%
2015	226,188	+3.51%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[4]^[5]

In the 2020 census, the population of Tanza, Cavite, was 312,116 people,^[3] with a density of 4,000 inhabitants per square kilometre or 10,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Religion

The majority of the people of Tanza are Roman Catholics, but there has been fast growth of other denominations in the region, including Iglesia Ni Cristo, Protestant, Baptist, 7th Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ang Dating Daan and Mormon.^{[citation needed]}

Economy

Income

2009: Php212,579,603.00
2010: Php218,498,618.00
2011: Php256,163,447.00
2012: Php259,927,915.00
2013: Php307,370,004.00
2014: Php369,906,390.54
2015: Php386,511,600.00

Education

Day care centers

There are 32 government-owned daycare centers in Tanza, which is being managed by the MSWD.

Elementary schools

2

Tanza National Comprehensive High School

High schools

Saint Augustine School (SAS)
Tanza National Comprehensive Highschool (TNCHS)
Amaya School of Home and Industries (ASHI)
Tanza National Trade School (TNTS)
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School (OLHRS)
Tanza Child Development Center (TCDC)
Hillcrest Periwinkle Montessori School (HPMS)
Holy Nazarene Christian School (HNCS)
De Roman Montessori School (DRMS)
Deo Roma College of Tanza (DRCT)
Maddalena Starace School (MSS)
Good Tree International School (GTIS)
Sawyer Integrated School (SIS)
The International School for Children (TISC)

Colleges

Cavite State University - Tanza Campus
Far East Asia Pacific Institute of Tourism Science and Technology (FEAPITSAT-main)
POWER School of Technology
Saint Joseph College - Tanza
PNTC Colleges Multi-Training Facility
Magsaysay Training Center

Events

^{[citation needed]}

Sto. Niño Festival - 2nd Week of January
Araw ng Tanza - February 28
Hijas de Marias - Whole Month of May
Feast of San Juan - June 24
Feast of St. Augustine - August 28
Feast of the Holy Cross - September 14
Feast of the Resurrection - Easter Sunday
Rosario Festival - October 5–7
The Voice of Postema

Notable people

Lyca Gairanod - Grand Champion; The Voice Kids Philippines
Felipe Calderón y Roca - National hero; Father of the Malolos Constitution.
Epimaco Velasco - DILG Secretary; Governor.
Justiniano S. Montano - Senator; Congressman.
Antero Soriano - Senator; Governor.
Mars Ravelo - Graphic novelist (famous for his novels of hero-icons such as Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell).
Jasmine Trias - American Idol (3rd runner-up)
Louise delos Reyes - Actress, Student, Model
Josefino Cenizal - composer ("Ang Pasko ay Sumapit", "Hindi Kita Malimot")
Olivia Cenizal - Actress
Ranidel de Ocampo - PBA Player; plays for Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Yancy de Ocampo - PBA Player; plays for San Miguel Beermen
Aleona Denise "DinDin" Santiago-Manabat - SVL/PSL player, formerly played for the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses and the National University Lady Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines
Alyja Daphne "Jaja" Santiago - - SVL/PSL player, also played for the National University Lady Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines
Julius Segovia - former TV Reporter

Images

Municipal Hall
Plaza
Centro
Holy Cross Parish Church
Centennial arch

References

^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
^ ^a ^b "Province: Cavite". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

External links

[1] "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Cavite". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–04-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[PSA15–04-4] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–04-5] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

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