Tagaytay, officially the City of Tagaytay ( fil, Lungsod ng Tagaytay), is a 2nd class component city in the
province
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of
Cavite
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,
Philippines
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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 85,330 people.
It is one of the country's most popular destinations for domestic tourism because of its scenery and cooler climate provided by its altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in
Batangas
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and provides views of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake through various vantage points situated in the city.
Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city of
Manila
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Legend has it that the word Tagaytay came from "tagâ" meaning to cut and "itáy" which means father. A father and son were said to be on a wild boar hunt when the animal they were chasing turned and attacked them. As the boar charged towards the old man, the son cried "Tagâ, Itáy!". The boy's repeated shout reverberated in the alleys of the ridge. Heard by the residents, hunters and wood gatherers, the cries became subject of conversation for several days in the countryside. In time, the place where the shouts came from became known as Tagaytay. The most plausible origin is that city is named after the Tagalog word "tagaytay" which means ridge.
History
Philippine Revolution
During the Philippine revolution of 1896, the ridges and forests of Tagaytay became the sanctuary for revolutionaries including those from nearby provinces. The passage to and from towns via Tagaytay added the word "mananagaytay" to the native's vocabulary. It means "to traverse ridges."
World War II
On February 23, 1945, the
11th Airborne Division
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of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger's 8th Army performed a combat jump of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and associated elements on the ridge, with a drop zone around the Manila Hotel Annex, which had been cleared of Japanese forces by Filipino soldiers of the 4th, 42nd, 43rd, 45th and 46th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 4th Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and recognized guerillas. To commemorate this event, a marker was installed in 1951 at the junction of Silang, Canlubang-Nasugbu roads by the city officials in coordination with the National Historical Institute of the Philippines.
Cityhood
Tagaytay became a chartered city with the passing and signing of Commonwealth Act no. 338 by
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Manuel L. Quezon on June 21, 1938, as authored by Rep. Justiniano Montano of Cavite. Like Trece Martires, it is a planned city, with segments created from the towns of Mendez, Indang, Silang and Amadeo.
Geography
Land area
Tagaytay has a total land area of which represents about 4.37% of the total area of the Province of Cavite. It lies within 120° 56' longitude and 14° 6' latitude and overlooks Manila Bay to the North, Taal Volcano and Lake to the south and Laguna de Bay to the east.
Topography
The southern and eastern portions of Tagaytay are covered by hills and mountains which is generally forests, pine trees and open grasslands. The city lies along Tagaytay Ridge, a
ridge
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Mount Sungay
Mount Sungay, also known as Mount Gonzales, is a mountain in the province of Cavite in the Philippines. Located in eastern Tagaytay, the inactive stratovolcano is the highest point in the province of Cavite, at .Taal Lake in
Batangas
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province, is the edge of Taal Caldera. The wide cavity is partially filled by Taal Lake. Tagaytay's built-up areas including the urban center is situated in the relatively level top of the caldera rim but beyond the edge are deep ravines that drop steeply to Taal Lake. The portions adjoining the municipalities of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo, Silang and Alfonso are level to nearly level areas interspersed with very gently sloping surface. Across the southern edge of the lake on the opposite side of the city is
Mount Macolod
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, the highest point of the Taal Caldera rim.
Climate
;Temperature and precipitation
Tagaytay has a mild
tropical monsoon climate
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(
Köppen climate classification
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: Am) characterized by cooler weather compared to Manila, lower humidity and abundant rainfall. The city has an average temperature of and rarely exceeds . With its high elevation, the city gets foggy, windy, and cooler temperatures during the months of December, January and February. Like most areas in the province of Cavite, the city has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. This climate makes the city ideal for sports, picnics, conferences, honeymoons, country homes, and spiritual retreats.
;Humidity and wind
Tagaytay has an average relative humidity of about 78%. Northeasterly winds prevail in the city from October to April. Winds come from southwest from May to September. The cool Tagaytay breeze has made the city popular for casual and competitive kite flying.
Barangays
Tagaytay is administratively subdivided into 34
barangay
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s.
* Asisan
* Bagong Tubig
* Calabuso
* Dapdap East
* Dapdap West
* Francisco
* Guinhawa North
* Guinhawa South
* Iruhin East
* Iruhin South
* Iruhin West
* Kaybagal Central
* Kaybagal North
* Kaybagal South (
Poblacion
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)
* Mag-Asawang Ilat
* Maharlika East
* Maharlika West
* Maitim 2nd Central
* Maitim 2nd East
* Maitim 2nd West
* Mendez Crossing East
* Mendez Crossing West
* Neogan
* Patutong Malaki North
* Patutong Malaki South
* Sambong
* San Jose
* Silang Junction North
* Silang Junction South
* Sungay East
* Sungay West
* Tolentino East
* Tolentino West
* Zambal
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Tagaytay, was 85,330 people, with a density of .
In the 2010 census, Tagaytay had a population of 62,030 people.
Christianity
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is the majority religion of Tagaytayeños with
Roman Catholicism
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as the most dominant sect compromising of 95.36 percent of the total population. The next prominent Christian denominations among residents of Tagaytay are Protestants have of (3.37%) population including Iglesia ni Cristo have of (1.5%). The
Eastern Orthodox Church
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Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam
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, account of (1%) the Tagaytay's population many Orthodox community lives throughout the town. The rest of the population (0.20%) subscribes to other religions.
Tagalog
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is the most dominant language in the city with 93.58% of the population speaking the language. The next prominent
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Despite rapid urbanization of Tagaytay, agriculture remains an important part of the city's economy and development. As of 2009, it is recorded that there is about of agriculture land which is about 20 percent of the city's total land area. The city was once a cogon land after it was discovered during the Taal eruption. The soil was proven to be with rich volcanic components suitable to farming with main agricultural goods produced are
pineapple
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,
coffee
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, banana, root crops, cacao, camote, cassava other fruits and vegetables, and cut flowers which are supplied to both local and international markets. Garden plant shops thrive the Tagaytay Calamba Road. The city was once an abundant Daisy and gladiola farming haven prior to tourism development and residential boom.
Tourism
Tagaytay is considered to be the second Summer capital of the Philippines with the first being
Baguio
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due to its cool climate thus is a favored destination from those relatively more humid areas of the Philippines. Tagaytay is also a destination for tourists seeking views of Taal Volcano and the surrounding lake. In 2015, the Department of Tourism cited Tagaytay as the top tourist destination in the Calabarzon region. Among the most visited sites in Tagaytay are the SM Sky Ranch, Ayala Malls Serin, Robinsons Summit Ridge, Picnic Grove Complex,
People's Park in the Sky
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, Halfway Zoo and different choices of restaurants known for serving the famous ''bulalo'' and crispy ''tawilis''. Fresh beef and vegetables are sold at Mahogany Market. The fruits stands are across the Tagaytay City Market where the fresh ''tilapia'' from Taal Lake are marketed. Tagaytay's proximity to
Metro Manila
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is attributed to the tourism in the city. Tagaytay receives a seasonal influx of tourists during Christmas season and Holy Week, and the city is a pilgrimage destination with churches, shrines, and retreat houses. The Taal Vista Hotel is a symbol of Tagaytay's past.
Transportation
Roads
Tagaytay is linked by national highways to the
Metro Manila
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area and to the provinces of
Batangas
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and Laguna. Secondary roads link the city with the adjoining municipalities of Amadeo, Mendez, Indang, Silang and Alfonso in Cavite towards the northwest, and to the cities of Calamba and
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in Laguna in the northeast and to the town of Talisay in Batangas in the south.
The
South Luzon Expressway
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Tagaytay Highlands
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Nasugbu
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, Batangas and will bypass but serve the city. CTBEx and CALAEx also connects with an interchange at Aguinaldo Highway in the future for easier travel of tourists coming from Metro Manila.
From
Batangas
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, the main route to Tagaytay is either Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway, a major thoroughfare from Tagaytay Rotonda to Nasugbu, Ligaya Drive, a winding road that starts near the
poblacion
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of Talisay and ends near the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, or Tagaytay–Talisay Road, a road from Lemery–Agoncillo–Laurel–Talisay Road to Tagaytay Rotunda. From Laguna, the main route is the Tagaytay–Santa Rosa Road from
Santa Rosa, Laguna
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– Senator (2019–present), mayor of Tagaytay (1995–2004)
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Bacolod
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