Taysan

Taysan
Municipality
Municipality of Taysan
Downtown
Downtown
Official seal of Taysan
Seal
Map of Batangas with Taysan highlighted
Map of Batangas with Taysan highlighted
Interactive map of Taysan
Taysan is located in Philippines
Taysan
Taysan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°47′N 121°12′E / 13.78°N 121.2°E / 13.78; 121.2
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 4th district
Founded/Chartered1919
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorBrigido A. Villena
 • Vice MayorEloisa Angela D. Portugal
 • RepresentativeAmado Carlos A. Bolilia IV
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Grande P. Gutierrez
  • Nelson M. Macaraig
  • Joel P. Portugal
  • Mark Anthony B. Arcega
  • Dave G. Batarao
  • Rollie B. Delos Reyes
  • Clint M. Bosch
  • Danilo M. Africa
 • Electorate30,000 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)
 • Total
41,332
 • Density441.5/km2 (1,143/sq mi)
 • Households
9,735
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
9.83
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 246.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 624.4 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 148.9 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 108.6 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 2 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4228
PSGC
0401032000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog

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.

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.

Etymology

Taysan may have derived its name from the following Tagalog words:

History

Taysan traces its origin to Mercedes, a barrio now part of Rosario. It was later converted into a municipality known as Taysan, according to Manuel Sastrón's 1895 publication Batangas y Su Provincia. Lobo was consolidated with it in 1903 but was merged with Rosario in the same year. Taysan was officially made an independent municipality in 1919.

Geography

Taysan is located at 13°47′N 121°12′E / 13.78°N 121.2°E / 13.78; 121.2.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 93.62 square kilometers (36.15 sq mi)  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. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
041032001 Bacao 2.2% 918 970 ▾ −0.38%
041032002 Bilogo 5.4% 2,252 2,070 ▴ 0.58%
041032003 Bukal 3.8% 1,554 1,448 ▴ 0.49%
041032004 Dagatan 7.4% 3,078 2,667 ▴ 0.99%
041032005 Guinhawa 3.2% 1,327 1,194 ▴ 0.73%
041032006 Laurel 4.2% 1,739 1,658 ▴ 0.33%
041032007 Mabayabas 5.5% 2,264 2,072 ▴ 0.61%
041032008 Mahanadiong 4.6% 1,908 1,741 ▴ 0.63%
041032009 Mapulo 7.5% 3,084 2,850 ▴ 0.55%
041032010 Mataas na Lupa 3.5% 1,452 1,540 ▾ −0.41%
041032011 Pag‑Asa 6.0% 2,468 2,293 ▴ 0.51%
041032012 Panghayaan 3.1% 1,286 1,230 ▴ 0.31%
041032013 Piña 3.7% 1,525 1,462 ▴ 0.29%
041032014 Pinagbayanan 6.4% 2,625 2,310 ▴ 0.89%
041032015 Poblacion East 2.0% 846 818 ▴ 0.23%
041032016 Poblacion West 2.4% 976 901 ▴ 0.55%
041032017 San Isidro 6.2% 2,581 2,401 ▴ 0.50%
041032018 San Marcelino 4.4% 1,807 1,700 ▴ 0.42%
041032019 Santo Niño 6.1% 2,501 2,303 ▴ 0.57%
041032020 Tilambo 4.4% 1,816 1,729 ▴ 0.34%
Total 41,332 35,357 ▴ 1.08%

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

Demographics

Population census of Taysan
YearPop.±% 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

In the 2024 census, Taysan had a population of 41,332 people. The population density was 440 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,100/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Taysan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
49.24
2003
36.92
2006
21.20
2009
16.62
2012
14.94
2015
13.00
2018
11.77
2021
6.38
2023
9.83

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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.

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

References

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