Taysan
Municipality in Batangas, Philippines
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Taysan, officially the Municipality of Taysan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Taysan), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,332 people.[5]
Taysan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Taysan | |
Downtown | |
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 Map of Batangas with Taysan highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Taysan | |
.svg)  Taysan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°47′N 121°12′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Batangas |
| District | 4th district |
| Founded/Chartered | 1919 |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Brigido A. Villena |
| • Vice Mayor | Eloisa Angela D. Portugal |
| • Representative | Amado Carlos A. Bolilia IV |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 30,000 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 93.62 km2 (36.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 977 m (3,205 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 41,332 |
| • Density | 441.5/km2 (1,143/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,735 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 6.38 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 238.8 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 627.6 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 229.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 214.5 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Batangas 2 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4228 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
It is known for its array of specialty street foods, particularly those served on skewers. Among the popular offerings are barbeque, bananacue, corn, kwek-kwek, hotdog, and grilled milkfish, which have become local favorites and a staple of the town’s culinary culture.[6][7]
Etymology
Taysan may have derived its name from the following Tagalog words:
- Atisan, which means "a place where atis abound nearing Lobo."[8]
- Tiis, which translates to "to bear with fortitude," as early natives experienced hardships during their entry and stay at the area due to its remote location accessible through many river crossings and dangerous trails, according to a folklore.[8] A traveler also shouted "Tiisan!" (Tagalog for endure) on the way to the area, sticking to it until it is called Taisan or Taysan.[9]
History
Taysan traces its origin to Mercedes, a barrio part of Rosario. It was later converted into a municipality known as Taysan, according to Manuel Sastron's 1895 publication Batangas y Su Provincia.[9] Lobo was consolidated with it in 1903[10] but was merged with Rosario in the same year. Taysan was officially made an independent municipality in 1919.[11]
Geography
Taysan is located at 13°47′N 121°12′E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 93.62 square kilometers (36.15 sq mi) [12] constituting 3.00% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.
Taysan is bordered on the north by Rosario and Ibaan, east by a portion of Rosario, west by Batangas City, and south by Lobo.
Barangays
Taysan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays, as shown in the matrix below.[13] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[14] | 2010[15] | |||||
| 041032001 | Bacao | 2.2% | 918 | 970 | −0.40% | |
| 041032002 | Bilogo | 5.4% | 2,252 | 2,070 | 0.61% | |
| 041032003 | Bukal | 3.8% | 1,554 | 1,448 | 0.51% | |
| 041032004 | Dagatan | 7.4% | 3,078 | 2,667 | 1.04% | |
| 041032005 | Guinhawa | 3.2% | 1,327 | 1,194 | 0.76% | |
| 041032006 | Laurel | 4.2% | 1,739 | 1,658 | 0.34% | |
| 041032007 | Mabayabas | 5.5% | 2,264 | 2,072 | 0.64% | |
| 041032008 | Mahanadiong | 4.6% | 1,908 | 1,741 | 0.66% | |
| 041032009 | Mapulo | 7.5% | 3,084 | 2,850 | 0.57% | |
| 041032010 | Mataas na Lupa | 3.5% | 1,452 | 1,540 | −0.42% | |
| 041032011 | Pag‑Asa | 6.0% | 2,468 | 2,293 | 0.53% | |
| 041032012 | Panghayaan | 3.1% | 1,286 | 1,230 | 0.32% | |
| 041032013 | Piña | 3.7% | 1,525 | 1,462 | 0.30% | |
| 041032014 | Pinagbayanan | 6.4% | 2,625 | 2,310 | 0.93% | |
| 041032015 | Poblacion East | 2.0% | 846 | 818 | 0.24% | |
| 041032016 | Poblacion West | 2.4% | 976 | 901 | 0.58% | |
| 041032017 | San Isidro | 6.2% | 2,581 | 2,401 | 0.52% | |
| 041032018 | San Marcelino | 4.4% | 1,807 | 1,700 | 0.44% | |
| 041032019 | Santo Niño | 6.1% | 2,501 | 2,303 | 0.60% | |
| 041032020 | Tilambo | 4.4% | 1,816 | 1,729 | 0.35% | |
| Total | 41,332 | 35,357 | 1.13% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for Taysan, Batangas | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
28 (83) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
35 (1.4) |
27 (1.1) |
27 (1.1) |
82 (3.2) |
124 (4.9) |
163 (6.4) |
144 (5.7) |
145 (5.7) |
141 (5.6) |
100 (3.9) |
102 (4.0) |
1,142 (45) |
| Average rainy days | 12.0 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 17.9 | 22.6 | 26.2 | 24.5 | 24.6 | 22.0 | 16.7 | 14.9 | 208 |
| Source: Meteoblue[16] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 3,386 | — |
| 1939 | 8,526 | +2.60% |
| 1948 | 10,318 | +2.14% |
| 1960 | 11,750 | +1.09% |
| 1970 | 14,999 | +2.47% |
| 1975 | 17,075 | +2.63% |
| 1980 | 19,370 | +2.55% |
| 1990 | 22,508 | +1.51% |
| 1995 | 26,504 | +3.11% |
| 2000 | 29,836 | +2.57% |
| 2007 | 33,454 | +1.59% |
| 2010 | 35,357 | +2.03% |
| 2015 | 38,007 | +1.39% |
| 2020 | 40,146 | +1.16% |
| 2024 | 41,332 | +0.70% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][15][19][20] | ||
In the 2024 census, Taysan had a population of 41,332 people.[21] The population density was 440 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,100/sq mi).
Economy
Education
The Taysan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[30]
Primary and elementary schools
- Bacao Elementary School
- Bilogo Elementary School
- Bucal Elementary School
- Conde Elementary School
- Dagatan Adventist Elementary School
- Dagatan Elementary School
- Guinhawa Elementary School
- Mabayabas Elementary School
- Mapulo Elementary School
- Mataas na Lupa Elementary School
- Our Lady of Mercy Academy
- Paaralang Elementarya ng Laurel
- Paaralang Elementarya ng San Isidro
- Pag-asa Elementary School
- Panghayaan Elementary School
- Pinagbayanan Elementary School
- Piña Elementary School
- San Marcelino Elementary School
- Sto. Nino Elementary School
- Taysan Central School
- Tilambo Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Bilogo Integrated National High School
- Dagatan National High School
- Mahanadiong National High School
- Pinagbayanan Integrated National High School
- San Isidro National High School
- Taysan High School & Child Development Center
- Taysan Senior High School
- Tilambo National High School
Gallery
Municipal hall
Public market
A street in town
Nuestra Señora dela Merced Parish Church
