Taal, Batangas. . .
History l Geography l Barangays l Cities & Municipalities l Climate Population l Language & Dialect l Historical Tourist Attractions l Cultural Tourist Attractions l Museums l Communication Services l Security Services l Tourism Information Assistance
Cities and Municipalities of Batangas
Municipalities: Agoncillo • Alitagtag • Balayan • Balete
• Bauan • Calaca • Calatagan • 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
Component Cities: Batangas City
• Lipa City • Tanauan City
Batangas has a natural cool climate. It experiences two types of seasons: dry from November to April and wet for the rest of the year. Mean annual rainful is at maximum during July at 1.5 to 2.5 meters. March is the driest month. Mean monthly temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. February is the coldest month averaging 69 degrees Fahrenheit while May is the hottest at 96.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
The population of the province totals 1,658,567 as of 1995 with a density of 524 persons per square kilometer and an average growth rate of 2.20 percent annually. The labor force totals 1,029,000 ninety percent of which are employed. Batagueños are known for being adventurous, business-minded industrious, friendly and hospitable.
Batangueños are bilingual, with Tagalog and English as the basic languages used in business, government, schools and everyday communication.
Historical Tourist Attractions
Marcela N. Agoncillo Historical Landmark
(National Landmark)
The birthplace of Marcela N. Agoncillo who was known as the marker of
the first official Filipino Flag during the Philippine revolution against
the Spanish authorities. The different flags of the revolution are also
prominently displayed.
Location : Marcela Agoncillo St.,
Taal
How to get there : One can take a bus or rented car from Manila to the
town of Taal. Once at the town proper, one may take a tricycle to reach
the place.
Travel time : About 1 1/2 hours by car from Manila.
Taal, Batangas. . .
History l Geography l Barangays l Cities & Municipalities l Climate Population l Language & Dialect l Historical Tourist Attractions l Cultural Tourist Attractions l Museums l Communication Services l Security Services l Tourism Information Assistance
