Taysan

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
Municipality of Taysan
Downtown
Seal
Map of Batangas with Taysan highlighted
Interactive map of Taysan
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  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Brigido A. Villena
• Vice Mayor	Eloisa Angela D. Portugal
• Representative	Amado 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
• Electorate	30,000 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• 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 % (2021)[4]
• 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	0401032000
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	▾	−0.38%
041032002	Bilogo	5.4%	2,252	2,070	▴	0.58%
041032003	Bukal	3.8%	1,554	1,448	▴	0.48%
041032004	Dagatan	7.4%	3,078	2,667	▴	0.98%
041032005	Guinhawa	3.2%	1,327	1,194	▴	0.72%
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	▴	0.54%
041032010	Mataas na Lupa	3.5%	1,452	1,540	▾	−0.40%
041032011	Pag‑Asa	6.0%	2,468	2,293	▴	0.50%
041032012	Panghayaan	3.1%	1,286	1,230	▴	0.30%
041032013	Piña	3.7%	1,525	1,462	▴	0.29%
041032014	Pinagbayanan	6.4%	2,625	2,310	▴	0.88%
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	▴	1.07%

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

Population census of Taysan

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 2020 census, Taysan had a population of 40,146.^[21] The population density was 430 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

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]}

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

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  Municipal hall
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  Public market
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  A street in town
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  Nuestra Señora dela Merced Parish Church