Tanauan
Component City
City of Tanauan
Seal
Nickname(s): The Premiere City of CALABARZON; City of Colors
Motto: The City of Colors
Map of Batangas showing the location of Tanauan
Tanauan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°05′N 121°09′E / 14.083°N 121.150°E / 14.083; 121.150Coordinates: 14°05′N 121°09′E / 14.083°N 121.150°E / 14.083; 121.150
Country	Philippines
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Batangas
Congr. District	3rd district of Batangas
Cityhood	March 10, 2001
Barangays	48
Government[1]
• Mayor	Antonio C. Halili
• Vice Mayor	Jhoanna C. Corona
Area[2]
• Total	107.16 km2 (41.37 sq mi)
Elevation	149 m (489 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	152,393
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	4232
Dialing code	43
Income Class	2nd
Website	www.tanauancity.gov.ph

Tanauan, officially the City of Tanauan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tanauan), is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 152,393 inhabitants in 30,354 households. It was incorporated as a city under Republic Act No. 9005, signed on February 2, 2001, and ratified on March 10, 2001.

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the city is now part of Manila's conurbation which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part. The city shares its borders with Calamba City, Laguna, to the north, Tagaytay City, Cavite, to the northwest, Talisay to the west, Santo Tomas to the east, and the towns of Balete and Malvar to the south.

Among those born in Tanauan are revolutionary former Prime Minister Apolinario Mabini and former President José P. Laurel.

History[edit]

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 Augustinian 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 a 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 now. Sala subsequently became a barangay of Tanauan.

Tanaueños have displayed characteristics 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.^[4]

Recent events include the assassination of its former mayor, Cesar V. Platon, by NPA rebels on 7 May 2001, as he was running for the governorship of Batangas. This happened a few days before the election.^[5]

Barangays[edit]

Tanauan City is politically subdivided into 48 barangays.^[6]

Demographics[edit]

Tanauan Church

Religion[edit]

Roman Catholicism is the most dominant and visible religion in Tanauan City. St. John the Evangelist is its patron, and its main church is the St. John the Evangelist Parish. La Consolacion College Tanauan (formerly Our Lady of Fatima Academy, 1948), run by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation, is the first Catholic school in the city. Other Catholic schools include Our Lady of Assumption Montessori School and Daughters of Mary Immaculate School (lay-operated). First Asia Institute is converting from a non-sectarian school to a Catholic (Christian) school.

Iglesia ni Cristo, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), Islam and other religious groups are also present in the city.

Economy[edit]

Tanauan City is now one of the major industrial centers in the Philippines. Within the vicinity of the city are 4 industrial parks and 1 tourism economic zone:

• First Philippine Industrial Park- First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) is the premier industrial park in the country hosting industry leading multinational companies in the electronic and semiconductors manufacturing, solar cells and aircraft components manufacturing, engineering plastics and metals, consumer goods manufacturing and other technology-based sectors. FPIP’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications in quality environment, safety and health systems, and processes are unique to the industry. The company is also an Investor in People (IiP) (UK) certified company making it an employer of choice. It is a strong partner of the community in numerous development programs. The 410-hectare economic zone is a joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation of Japan.
• PhilTown Technology Center- is an industrial center owned by RFM Corporation.
• Dolores Industrial Park- an industrial park in the Tanauan-Malvar area. It is the location of Metro Manila Turf Club.
• Data Land Industrial Park
• Tagaytay Highlands Tourism Economic Zone- by Belle Corporation.

Transportation[edit]

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 on the north and with Malvar and Lipa City to the south.

Landmarks[edit]

Apolinario Mabini Shrine

• Apolinario Mabini Shrine
• Tanauan City Public Market
• Old Municipal Building / Museo ng Tanauan
• Gov. Modesto Castillo Cultural Center
• The First Philippine Industrial Park
• PhilTown Industrial Park
• Tagaytay Highlands Tourism Economic Zone
• Dolores Industrial Park
• Metro Manila Turf Club (inside Dolores Industrial Park)
• Data Land Industrial Park
• La Consolacion Main Building
• St. John the Evangelist Parish Church
• Banadero Gymnasium
• First Asia Institute Gymnasium
• Daniel Mercado Medical Center
• C. P. Reyes Hospital
• First Asia Institute- Main Building
• Jose P. Laurel Memorial District Hospital

Education[edit]

Tanauan Campus of Our Lady of Assumption College

Tanauan has several tertiary educational establishments. These include the NTC Batangas, 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,^[7] 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 Educational Institution, Our Lady of Assumption College (OLAC-Montessori, a private Catholic Institution that specializes in the Montessori method), the Tanauan Institute (established in 1924) and the Sapphire International Aviation Academy.

There are 9 private and 12 public high schools, and 27 private and 44 public elementary schools.

List of former mayors[edit]

Notable Tanauenos[edit]

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• Estanislao Gonzales (Cabeza de Barangay) first mayor of tanauan batangas, 1870-1884 Spanish time.
• Senior Manuel Gonzales (owner of the mansion and lately a BIR by the time of American and burn down and destroyed by the Japanese and their family knew just because of the mansion hide something that keeping a secret of the Japanese and still not know what's in the tunnel found after burned down, many famost,artist,Filipino official and also senior manuel and family died in the mansion, some of their family live in poblacion 1 tanauan city, batangas, and senior Manuel also the son of Cabeza de Barangay Estanislao Gonzales who was the first mayor or called Cabeza de Barangay. The area where's the mansion build found also in Poblacion 1 Tanauan City, Batangas.
• Pres. Jose P. Laurel (Former President of the Philippines; Founder, Lyceum of the Philippines - LPU Manila)
• Apolinario Mabini (The Great Paralytic)
• Hon. Salvador Laurel (Former Vice President of the Philippines)
• Sen. Sotero Laurel (Former Senator/Founder, Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas & Laguna)
• Zanjoe Marudo (actor)
• Jade Lopez (actress)
• Renato Corona (Former Chief Justice, 2010-2012)

Sister cities[edit]

• Carson, California, United States
• San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
• Asan, Guam

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Official website of the local government of Tanauan City
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• 2010 COMELEC Results
•  "Tanauan". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. 

		Calamba, Laguna
	Talisay Taal Lake		Santo Tomas
		Tanauan
		Balete / Malvar

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