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| Nickname: Alternative Summer Capital of the Philippines | |
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| Coordinates:14°06′N120°56′E / 14.1°N 120.93°E /14.1; 120.93 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Cavite |
| District | 8th district |
| Foundation and cityhood | June 21, 1938[1] |
| Barangays | 34 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Aizack Brent D. Tolentino |
| • Vice Mayor | Agnes D. Tolentino |
| • Representative | Aniela Bianca D. Tolentino |
| • City Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 54,743 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 65.00 km2 (25.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[4] | |
• Total | 87,811 |
| • Density | 1,351/km2 (3,499/sq mi) |
| • Households | 22,399 |
| Demonym | Tagaytayeño |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 15.28 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,689 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 8,633 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,118 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 2,640 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4120 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)46 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Numbered highways | |
| Major religions | |
| Feast date | February 11 |
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| Patron saint | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Website | www |
Tagaytay ([tɐgaɪˈtaɪ]), officially theCity of Tagaytay (Filipino:Lungsod ng Tagaytay), is acomponent city in theprovince ofCavite,Philippines.[1] According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,811 people.[6]
It is one of the country's most popular destinations fordomestic tourism because of its scenery and cooler climate provided by its elevation. Tagaytay overlooksTaal Lake inBatangas and provides views ofTaal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake through various vantage points situated in the city.
The nameTagaytay is derived from theTagalog wordstagaytay ortaytay, which mean "mountainridge" or "lowmountain range", in reference to theTagaytay Ridge on which the city sits.[7]
During thePhilippine Revolution of 1896, the ridges and forests of Tagaytay became a 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."[8]
Tagaytay became a chartered city with the passing and signing of Commonwealth Act No. 338 by PresidentManuel L. Quezon on June 21, 1938,[1] as authored by RepresentativeJustiniano Montano of Cavite.[9] To form the newly founded city, areas of the towns of Silang, Mendez, Indang, and Amadeo were removed from their town governments, making it the first planned community in the province and the first city to be built from scratch, given the ongoing highway works in the area then.
On April 1, 1941, portions ofTalisay, Batangas andAlfonso, Cavite were ceded to Tagaytay through Executive Order No. 336 signed by President Quezon to expand its territory.[10] However, on June 7, 1956, the lakeside barangays of Birinayan (Berinayan) and Caloocan on the shores of Taal Lake were returned to Talisay.[11] Berinayan later became part ofLaurel when the municipality was established in 1969.[12]
On February 3, 1945, the11th Airborne Division of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger's 8th Army performed a combat jump of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and associated elements on Tagaytay ridge, with a drop zone around the Manila Hotel Annex, which had been cleared of Japanese forces by the Fil-American Cavite Guerilla Forces of General Mariano Castaneda, After the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, the Fil-American Cavite Guerilla Force resisted the Japanese occupation forces and were instrumental in clearing the landing zone of the 11th Airborne Division . To commemorate this event, amarker was installed in 1951 at the junction of Silang, Canlubang-Nasugbu roads by the city officials in coordination with theNational Historical Institute of the Philippines.[8]
Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city ofManila, only 59 kilometers (37 mi) away viaAguinaldo Highway, providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of thehuge metropolis. It is 39 kilometers (24 mi) fromImus.
Tagaytay has a total land area of 66.1 km2 (26 sq mi) which represents about4.63% of the total area of the province of Cavite. It lies within 120°56' longitude and 14°6' latitude and overlooksManila Bay to the north,Taal Volcano andTaal Lake to the south, andLaguna de Bay to the east.
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, aridge stretching about 32 kilometers (20 mi) fromMount Batulao in the west toMount Sungay in the east with elevations averaging about 610 meters (2,000 ft) above sea level.[13] Mount Sungay in Tagaytay is the highest point of the province of Cavite at 709 meters (2,326 ft).[14]
The ridge, which overlooksTaal Lake inBatangas province, is the edge of Taal Caldera. The 25-by-30-kilometer (16 mi × 19 mi) wide cavity is partially filled by Taal Lake.[15] Tagaytay's built-up areas including the urban center are 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 ofMendez,Indang,Amadeo,Silang, andAlfonso are level to nearly level areas interspersed with very gently sloping surfaces. Across the southern edge of the lake on the opposite side of the city isMount Macolod, the highest point of the Taal Caldera rim.
Tagaytay has a mildtropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am) characterized by cooler weather compared to Manila, lower humidity and abundant rainfall. The city has an average temperature of 22 °C (72 °F) and rarely exceeds 31 °C (88 °F).
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.
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.
| Climate data for Tagaytay | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 27.0 (80.6) | 28.0 (82.4) | 30.0 (86.0) | 31.0 (87.8) | 30.0 (86.0) | 29.0 (84.2) | 28.0 (82.4) | 27.0 (80.6) | 27.0 (80.6) | 27.0 (80.6) | 27.0 (80.6) | 27.0 (80.6) | 28.2 (82.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.0 (75.2) | 26.0 (78.8) | 27.0 (80.6) | 29.0 (84.2) | 28.0 (82.4) | 26.0 (78.8) | 25.0 (77.0) | 24.0 (75.2) | 25.0 (77.0) | 25.0 (77.0) | 25.0 (77.0) | 24.0 (75.2) | 25.7 (78.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.0 (68.0) | 21.0 (69.8) | 21.5 (70.7) | 23.5 (74.3) | 24.0 (75.2) | 23.0 (73.4) | 22.5 (72.5) | 22.0 (71.6) | 22.5 (72.5) | 22.0 (71.6) | 21.5 (70.7) | 20.5 (68.9) | 22.0 (71.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.0 (60.8) | 16.0 (60.8) | 16.0 (60.8) | 18.0 (64.4) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.0 (68.0) | 19.0 (66.2) | 18.0 (64.4) | 17.0 (62.6) | 18.3 (65.0) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 13.0 (55.4) | 13.0 (55.4) | 14.0 (57.2) | 16.0 (60.8) | 18.0 (64.4) | 18.0 (64.4) | 18.0 (64.4) | 19.0 (66.2) | 18.0 (64.4) | 16.0 (60.8) | 15.0 (59.0) | 14.0 (57.2) | 16.0 (60.8) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 11 (0.4) | 13 (0.5) | 14 (0.6) | 32 (1.3) | 101 (4.0) | 142 (5.6) | 208 (8.2) | 187 (7.4) | 175 (6.9) | 131 (5.2) | 68 (2.7) | 39 (1.5) | 1,121 (44.3) |
| Source: meteoblue.com(modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[16] | |||||||||||||
Tagaytay is administratively subdivided into 34barangays, as indicated below.[17] Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
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In the 2020 census, the population of Tagaytay was 85,330 people,[23] with a density of 1,300 inhabitants per square kilometre or 3,400 inhabitants per square mile.
In the 2010 census, Tagaytay had a population of 62,030 people.[20]Christianity is the majority religion of Tagaytayeños withRoman Catholicism as the most dominant sect, compromising 95.36 percent of the total population. The next prominent Christian denominations among residents of Tagaytay areProtestants which comprise 3.37% of the population includingIglesia ni Cristo (2.5%). TheEastern Orthodox Church was a part of thePhilippine Orthodox Church in the Philippines under the jurisdiction of thePatriarchate of Moscow and its own Orthodox Diocese province in Southeast Asia, theDiocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, and the Orthodox community account for 1% of Tagaytay's population, many of whom live throughout the town.[24][25] The rest of the population (0.20%) subscribes to other religions, like theEpiscopal Church in the Philippines, present in the city with the establishment of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Brgy. Mendez Crossing West.
Tagalog is the dominant language in the city, with 93.58% of the population speaking the language. The next prominentPhilippine languages areBicolano (1.52%),Ilocano (1.52%), andCebuano (1.00%).[26]
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 are about 1,292 hectares (3,190 acres) of agriculture land which is about 20 percent of the city's total land area. The city was once cogon grassland as a result of Taal eruptions. The soil contains rich volcanic components suitable to farming. The main agricultural goods produced arepineapple,coffee,banana,root crops, cacao, camote, cassava, other fruits and vegetables, andcut flowers which are supplied to both local and international markets. Garden plant shops thrive along Tagaytay–Calamba Road. The city was once a daisy and gladiola farming haven prior to tourism development and a residential boom.[35]
Tagaytay is considered to be the second summer capital of the Philippines with the first beingBaguio due to its cool climate and, thus, is a favored destination for those seeking more temperate areas of the Philippines. Tagaytay is also a destination for tourists seeking views ofTaal Volcano and thesurrounding lake. In 2015, theDepartment of Tourism cited Tagaytay as the top tourist destination in theCalabarzon region.[citation needed] Among the most visited sites in Tagaytay areSky Ranch, Ayala Malls Serin, Robinsons Summit Ridge (Robinsons Tagaytay), Picnic Grove Complex,People's Park in the Sky, Halfway Zoo, and numerous restaurants known for serving the famousbulalo and crispytawilis. Fresh beef and vegetables are sold at Mahogany Market. Tagaytay City Market contains many fruit and vegetable stands as well as freshtilapia from Taal Lake. Tagaytay's proximity toMetro Manila accounts for the high level of tourism in the city. Tagaytay receives a seasonal influx of tourists duringChristmas season andHoly Week, and the city is a pilgrimage destination with many churches, shrines, and retreat houses. The Taal Vista Hotel is a symbol of Tagaytay's past.[36][37]
The current city hall of Tagaytay was opened on June 21, 2025.[38] It also features a stainless steel 3.66-meter (12.0 ft) statue ofJose Rizal as afencer.[39]
Tagaytay is linked by national highways to theMetro Manila area and to the provinces ofBatangas andLaguna. Secondary roads link the city with the adjoining municipalities ofAmadeo,Mendez,Indang,Silang, andAlfonso in Cavite towards the northwest, to the cities ofCalamba,Cabuyao, andSanta Rosa in Laguna to the northeast, and the town ofTalisay in Batangas to the south.
TheSouth Luzon Expressway serves the city viaTagaytay–Santa Rosa Road that passes Santa Rosa and Silang from Santa Rosa and Eton City Exits, andTagaytay-Calamba Road that traversesCalamba Premiere International Park from Batino Exit, albeit discontinuously for the public previously due to theTagaytay Highlands right of way.Governor's Drive and Pala-Pala Road inDasmariñas from Carmona Exit, andCavite–Laguna Expressway (CALAX) through its Silang–Aguinaldo Exit in Silang are the other alternative routes to the city, as those roads intersect with theAguinaldo Highway, which ends in Tagaytay. TheManila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx, formerly Coastal Road) also serves Tagaytay via Aguinaldo Highway.[citation needed]
FromBatangas, the main route to Tagaytay is eitherTagaytay–Nasugbu Highway, a major thoroughfare from Tagaytay Rotonda to Nasugbu, Ligaya Drive, a winding road that starts near thepoblacion of Talisay and ends near Tagaytay Picnic Grove, or Tagaytay–Talisay Road, a 12-kilometer (7.5 mi) road from Lemery–Agoncillo–Laurel–Talisay Road to Tagaytay Rotunda. FromLaguna, the main route isTagaytay–Santa Rosa Road fromSanta Rosa, Laguna; another route isTagaytay–Calamba Road (via Tagaytay Highlands and a future link to Calamba) fromCalamba, Laguna.Mahogany Avenue also serves as the alternative route of the Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway within Tagaytay city proper.
To decongest traffic on the aforementioned major roads in Tagaytay, the partially opened Tagaytay Bypass Road and the proposedCavite–Tagaytay–Batangas Expressway (CTBEX) were laid out to traverse parallel to the Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway.[40] CTBEX will connect with the CALAX in Silang toNasugbu, Batangas.
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