Batangas (original) (raw)
Batangas is a province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea.
Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. The province has many beaches and diving spots only a few hours away from Manila. Some of the more notable ones are Anilao, Matabungkay, Punta Fuego, Calatagan and Laiya.
Batangas is also where Taal Volcano, one of the Decade Volcanoes is located. The volcano has a water-filled crater and sits on an island in the center of Taal Lake, which geologists believe is an ancient caldera.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Batangas
Capital: Batangas City.
Population:
_2000 census_—1,905,348 (9th largest).
_Density_—602 per km² (7th highest).
Area: 3,165.8 km² (41st largest)
Governor: Hermilando I. Mandanas (2001-2004)
People and Culture
Economy
Geography
Political
Batangas is subdivided into 31 municipalities and 3 cities.
Cities
- Batangas City
- Lipa City
- Tanauan City
Municipalities
AgoncilloAlitagtagBalayanBaleteBauanCalaca |
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Cuenca
Ibaan
Laurel
Lemery
Lian
Lobo
Mabini
Malvar
Mataas Na Kahoy
Nasugbu
Padre Garcia
Rosario
San Jose
San Juan
San Luis
San Nicolas
San Pascual
Santa Teresita
Santo Tomas
Taal
Talisay
Taysan
Tingloy
Tuy