Batangas Province is located Southwest of Luzon.

It is flanked on the north by

Cavite, on the south by the Verde Island Passage wihich separated the province
from the northern tip of the island of Mindoro.
BRIEF PROFILE
Capital:

Batangas City

Land Area:

3,165.81 km

Population: 2,377,395 (2010)

Cities: Batangas, Lipa, Tanuan
Munacipalities:

31

Barangays: 1,078
Districts:

1st to 4th districts of Batangas

Languages: Batangas Tagalog, Spanish, English

The land
About half of the province's terrain is generally rolling, while the rest is mountainous
and hilly.
Mt. Makulot rises 1145 meters in the central part. The world-famous Taal Lake and
Taal Volcano is in Batangas. The province is said to be the base of a huge volcano
and Taal Lake its crater before it erupted. The present volcano, the smallest active
one in the world, is sometimes referred to as "a volcano within a volcano". The
irregular coastline is dotted with coves, peninsulasand bays. The Maricaban and
Verde Islands in the Verde Island Passage are still part of the province. Batangas has
two distinct seasons: dry from November to April and wet the rest of the year.
A Brief History
Batangas was made into a province by the Spaniards in 1581. It was composed of
what is now Batangas, the islands of Mindoro and Marinduque, and the southeastern
portion of Laguna. It was then called Bombon and later renamed to Balayan. By the
beginning of the 17th century, Mindoro and Marinduque were made into a separate
province.
In 1732, the capital was transferred to Taal and the province was named after it. In
1754, the capital was moved to Batangas and the province assumed its present
name.
The province is known as the home of heroes and patriots. Apolinario Mabini, the
"Sublime Paralvtic" and "Brains of the Revolution", was from Tanauan. Marcela
Agoncillo, who sewd the Filipino flag hoisted during the proclamation of Philippine
independence in Kawit, Cavite, on June 12, 1898, was from Taal. Miguel Malvar, the
last Filipino General to surrender to the Americans, was born in Santo Tomas. Jose P.

Laurel, the president of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic during World War II,
was from Tanauan too.
The People

Batangas is one of the principal seats of Tagalog culture. The people speak the
language with a distinct accent.Batangueos are known for their industriousness as
traders. Many commercial center in the country often have establishments owned
bypeople of Batangas descent.
Commerce and Industry
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Batangas. The major crops produced by
the province are palay, sugarcane, coconut, and coffee. The province is a major
supplier of cattle to Metro Manila. Taal Lake and the nearby coast are the main
sources of fish for the province.
Other Information
Taal Church, also known as the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours, is the biggest church
in the Philippines. The General Malvar Museum in Lipa displays historic relics and
antique furniture. The Msgr. Clemente Yatco Museum in Batangas City houses a
collection of religious paraphernalia. Resorts can be found throughout the province.
Plaza del Sol in San Nicolas and Volcano Lake View in Agoncillo offer views from the
base of Taal Volcano. Sea Breeze in Taal, Gerthel Beach in Lobo, and the Lobo
Submarine Garden are among the province's aquatic attractions. Scuba diving and
sailing resorts can be found in Mabini town. "Parada ng mga Lechon" in Balayan, is a
parade wherein roasted pigs are carried through the streets before being eaten by
guests. This parade coincides with the feast of St. John the Baptist.
Topography and Slope
Batangas lands are mostly elevated; rolling hills, small low flat lands with scattered
mountainous areas. Cavite province is characterized by rolling hinterlands
punctuated by hills, with shoreland fronting Manila Bay at sea level, and rugged
portion at the boundary of Batangas where Dos Picos mountains are located.
Climate
The province of Batangas also has two (2) distinct seasons: dry from November to
April and wet during the rest of the year. On the other hand, the province of Rizal is
relatively dry from December to May and wet during the rest of the year.
Dry Season from November to April and wet season for the rest of the year which is
favorable to agriculture and industries. 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. Lipa City and Mataas na kahoy enjoying the
coolest temperatures.