Tanza, Cavite
Tanza | ||
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Municipality | ||
| Municipality of Tanza | ||
 Historical Santa Cruz Parish | ||
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| Nickname(s): Heart of the Cavite Coast | ||
 Map of Cavite with Tanza highlighted | ||
  Tanza Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 14°23′40″N 120°51′11″E / 14.39444°N 120.85306°E / 14.39444; 120.85306Coordinates: 14°23′40″N 120°51′11″E / 14.39444°N 120.85306°E / 14.39444; 120.85306 | ||
| Country |  Philippines | |
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Cavite | |
| District | 7th District | |
| Founded | 1760 | |
| Chartered | 1910 | |
| Barangays | 41 (see Barangays) | |
| Government [1] | ||
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
| • Mayor | Yuri A. Pacumio | |
| • Vice Mayor | Marcus Ashley C. Arayata | |
| • Electorate | 110,892 voters (2016) | |
| Area [2] | ||
| • Total | 95.59 km2 (36.91 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
| • Total | 226,188 | |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) | |
| ZIP code | 4108 | |
| PSGC | 042120000 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)46 | |
| Climate type | Tropical monsoon climate | |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class | |
| Revenue (₱) | 406,093,924.61 (2016) | |
| Native languages | Tagalog | |
| Website | www.tanza.gov.ph | |
Tanza, officially the Municipality of Tanza, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tanza), is a 1st class highly urbanized municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 226,188 people.[3]
It has a land area of 78.24 square kilometres (30.21 sq mi).
Tanza was awarded the "Seal of Good Housekeeping" in 2011 and 2012 and "Seal of Good Local Governance" in 2016 by the Department of Interior and Local Government. The municipality was named 2014 most competitive in economic dynamism by National Competitiveness Council, 8th most populous municipality (2015 NSO Census) and 15th largest Municipality Revenue Earner based on 2016 Bureau of Local Government Finance Financial Report.
Tanza is the home of Cavite Gateway Terminal, the first roll-on, roll-off barge terminal in the Philippines.
Contents
1 History
2 Barangays
3 Demographics
3.1 Religion
4 Economy
5 Education
6 Events
7 Notable people
8 Images
9 See also
10 References
11 External links
History
Aerial view of Tanza, with Gen. Trias in the background.
Originally a part of San Francisco de Malabon called Estancia, Santa Cruz de Malabon became a separate town in 1770, and then again as an independent municipality in 1910. The name was changed to Tanza by virtue of Act No. 2390 by Cavite Representative Florentino Joya (1912-1916).
Tanza is the place where Emilio Aguinaldo took oath as the first president of the revolutionary government of the Philippines. It is also the hometown of Felipe G. Calderon, the man who drafted the first Philippine constitution.
Tanza is the second Local Government Unit in the province which banned the use of plastic bags and polystyrene. This ordinance took effect on January 1, 2012.
Barangays
The current mayor of Tanza is Yuri Alarca Pacumio.
Tanza is politically subdivided into 41 barangays. [2]
- Amaya 1
- Amaya 2
- Amaya 3
- Amaya 4
- Amaya 5
- Amaya 6
- Amaya 7
- Bagtas
- Biga
- Biwas
- Bucal
- Bunga
- Calibuyo
- Capipisa
- Daang Amaya 1
- Daang Amaya 2
- Daang Amaya 3
- Halayhay
- Julugan 1
- Julugan 2
- Julugan 3
- Julugan 4
- Julugan 5
- Julugan 6
- Julugan 7
- Julugan 8
- Lambingan
- Mulawin
- Paradahan 1
- Paradahan 2
Poblacion 1- Poblacion 2
- Poblacion 3
- Poblacion 4
- Punta 1
- Punta 2
- Sahud Ulan
- Sanja Mayor
- Santol
- Tanauan
- Tres Cruses
Demographics
| Population census of Tanza | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1903 | 8,792 | — |
| 1918 | 9,464 | +0.49% |
| 1939 | 16,328 | +2.63% |
| 1948 | 18,183 | +1.20% |
| 1960 | 24,256 | +2.43% |
| 1970 | 32,691 | +3.03% |
| 1975 | 37,353 | +2.71% |
| 1980 | 43,675 | +3.18% |
| 1990 | 61,785 | +3.53% |
| 1995 | 77,839 | +4.42% |
| 2000 | 110,517 | +7.80% |
| 2007 | 171,795 | +6.27% |
| 2010 | 188,755 | +3.49% |
| 2015 | 226,188 | +3.50% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6] | ||
In the 2015 census, the population of Tanza, Cavite, was 226,188 people,[3] with a density of 2,400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 6,200 inhabitants per square mile.
Religion
The majority of the people of Tanza are Roman Catholics, but there has been fast growth of other denominations in the region, including Iglesia Ni Cristo, Protestant, Baptist, 7th Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ang Dating Daan and Mormon,Islam[citation needed]
Economy
Income
- 2009: Php212,579,603.00
- 2010: Php218,498,618.00
- 2011: Php256,163,447.00
- 2012: Php259,927,915.00
- 2013: Php307,370,004.00
- 2014: Php369,906,390.54
- 2015: Php386,511,600.00
- 2016: Php445,060,000.00
Education
- Day care centers
There are 32 government-owned daycare centers in Tanza, which is being managed by the MSWD.
- Elementary schools
- Alonzo's Learning Center
- Amaya Elementary School
- Apostle's Creed learning school ( ACLS )
- Bagtas Elementary School
- Bienvenido R. Fojas Memorial Elementary School
- Bea-Therese School
- Bunga Elementary School
- Capipisa Elementary School
- Carissa Grace Mission School
- Carissa Homes PS
- Dawn Kiddie School of Cavite
De Roman Montessori School (DRMS)- Dei Gratia School, Inc. (DGSI)
- Del Carmen School
- Deo Roma College of Tanza
- Don Crispin Yumol Elementary School (Punta Elementary Elementary School)
- Dona Perpetua A. Yumol (Bagtas PS)
- Felipe G. Calderon Elementary School (Tanza Elementary School/Central)
- Florentino Joya Elementary School
- Francisco Lopez Mariano Academy
- G. Fabillar Learning Center
- Golden Heart Pre-school
Good Tree International School (GTIS)- Gregorio B. Fojas Memorial School(Calibuyo Elementary School )
- Halayhay Elementary School
- Holy Nazarene Christian School
- Holy Trinity School of Tanza
- Inigo de Loyola Academy
- Julugan Elementary School
- Little Footprints to Jesus School
- Little Minds Development Center
- Lycee D' Tanza Inc.
- Maddalena Starace School
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School (OLHRS)- Paradahan Elementary School
- Pedro M. Gimenez Academe
- Hillcrest Periwinkle Montessori School
- Sahud Ulan PS (Halayhay Annex)
- Saint Augustine School
- Saint Mary of the Woods Academy
- Saint Thomas Moore Academy
- Sanja Mayor Elementary School
- Santol Elementary School
- Sawyer Integrated School
- Sta. Cruz (Bucal) Elementary School
- Sto. Niño de Lebelle Academy
- Tanza Child Development Center(TCDC)
- The International School for Children (TISC)
- Tres Cruses Elementary School
Saint Augustine School
Tanza National Comprehensive High School
- High schools
- Saint Augustine School (SAS)
- Tanza National Comprehensive Highschool (TNCHS)
- Amaya School of Home and Industries (ASHI)
- Tanza National Trade School (TNTS)
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School (OLHRS)- Tanza Child Development Center (TCDC)
- Hillcrest Periwinkle Montessori School (HPMS)
- Holy Nazarene Christian School (HNCS)
De Roman Montessori School (DRMS)- Dei Gratia School, Inc. (DGSI)
- Deo Roma College of Tanza (DRCT)
- Maddalena Starace School (MSS)
Good Tree International School (GTIS)
Sawyer Integrated School (SIS)- The International School for Children (TISC)
- Colleges
Cavite State University - Tanza Campus- Far East Asia Pacific Institute of Tourism Science and Technology (FEAPITSAT-main)
- POWER School of Technology
- Saint Joseph College - Tanza
- PNTC Colleges Multi-Training Facility
- Magsaysay Training Center
- Lyceum of the Philippine University (Cavite Campus)
Events
[citation needed]
- Sto. Niño Festival - 2nd Week of January
- Araw ng Tanza - February 28
- Hijas de Marias - Whole Month of May
- Feast of San Juan - June 24
- Feast of St. Augustine - August 28
- Feast of the Holy Cross. - September 14
- Feast of the Resurrection - Easter Sunday
- Rosario Festival - October 5–7
- The Voice of Postema
Notable people
Lyca Gairanod - Grand Champion; The Voice Kids Philippines
Felipe Calderón y Roca - National hero; Father of the Malolos Constitution.
Emmanuel Ymzon Velasco - Cavite Provincial Prosecutor; Senior State Prosecutor.
Epimaco Velasco - DILG Secretary; Governor.
Justiniano S. Montano - Senator; Congressman.
Jose P. Santillan - 1971-1973 Constitutional Convention Delegate; Assistant Fiscal, Cavite.
Antero Soriano - Senator; Governor.
Mars Ravelo - Graphic novelist (famous for his novels of hero-icons such as Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell).
Jasmine Trias - American Idol (3rd runner-up)
Louise delos Reyes - Actress, Student, Model
Josefino Cenizal - composer ("Ang Pasko ay Sumapit", "Hindi Kita Malimot")
Olivia Cenizal - Actress
Ranidel de Ocampo - PBA Player; plays for Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Yancy de Ocampo - PBA Player; plays for San Miguel Beermen
Aleona Denise "DinDin" Santiago-Manabat - SVL/PSL player, formerly played for the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses and the National University Lady Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines
- Alyja Daphne "Jaja" Santiago - - SVL/PSL player, also played for the National University Lady Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines
- Julius Segovia - former TV Reporter
- Justo P. Torres Jr. - 138th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Executive Director Augusto A. Capio - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Images
Municipal Hall
Plaza
Centro
Holy Cross Parish Church
Centennial arch
See also
- List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines
References
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External links
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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