History
The name "Tingloy" was, according to legend, derived from a plant of almost the same name, "tinghoy", which is largely found in abundance on the island up to now. The first people to inhabit the island almost a century ago came from Taal and Bauan, presumably to escape the brutalities perpetrated by the Spanish "conquistadors". They came in family groups and finding the place a haven, settled down in definite areas later forming the various barrios now comprising the created political subdivision. It is said that the former barrio of Tingloy was founded by Jose Martinez, a Taaleño. At several times the island was placed under the jurisdiction of different towns. The island was originally part of the town of San Luis. In 1917, it was placed under the jurisdiction of Bauan, only to be separated from it a year later when the municipality of Mabini was formed. In 1921, it was again placed under the jurisdiction of Bauan. During the Spanish regime, people were educated at home learning to read the "Cartillas" and the "Caton" "Christiana". During American occupation schools were established. Ireneo Martinez together with Flaviano Gamben, initiated a movement for a model schoolhouse for the former barrio of Tingloy. This movement became a success when a model schoolhouse was constructed in the present poblacion of the Municipality of Tingloy sometime in 1921. During the second regular session of the 3rd Congress of the Philippines, the barrios of Tingloy, Maricaban, Papaya, Pisa, Gamao, and Talahib were separated from Bauan and constituted into the newly created municipality of Tingloy. President Ramon Magsaysay, on June 17, 1955, appointed the first municipal officials headed by Ramon De Claro as mayor.Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Batangas. Just off the southwest coast of the Batangas mainland, about south, lies the radish-shaped island of Maricaban. It has a land area of about of rugged hills and sloping mountains with occasional lowland plains and valleys. The municipality comprises the entire Maricaban Island, Caban Island, and other minor islets, all just south of the Calumpang Peninsula. Visitors to its beaches and diving facilities are a source of income.Barangays
Tingloy is politically subdivided into 15Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, Tingloy had a population of 19,215. The population density was .Economy
Attractions
* ''Masasa Beach'' (Barangay San Juan) is one of the most visited beaches of the place, and is known for its white sand and beautiful sunset. It is located on the other side of the island which is accessible by walking orReferences
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* Philippine Standard Geographic Code {{DEFAULTSORT:Tingloy, Batangas Municipalities of Batangas Island municipalities in the Philippines