Taysan, officially the Municipality of Taysan (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

It is known for its array of specialty street foods, particularly those served on skewers. Among the popular offerings are barbeque, bananacue, corn, kwek-kwek, hotdog, and grilled milkfish, which have become local favorites and a staple of the town’s culinary culture.

Etymology

Taysan may have derived its name from the following Tagalog words:

  • Atisan, which means "a place where atis abound nearing Lobo."
  • Tiis, which translates to "to bear with fortitude," as early natives experienced hardships during their entry and stay at the area due to its remote location accessible through many river crossings and dangerous trails, according to a folklore.

History

Taysan traces its origin to Mercedes, a barrio now part of Rosario. It was later converted into a municipality known as Taysan, according to Manuel Sastrón's 1895 publication Batangas y Su Provincia. but was merged with Rosario in the same year. Taysan was officially made an independent municipality in 1919. <!-- Republic Act No. 1344 refers to Tingloy -->

Geography

Taysan is located at .

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Batangas.

Taysan is bordered on the north by Rosario and Ibaan, east by a portion of Rosario, west by Batangas City, and south by Lobo.

Barangays

Taysan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays, as shown in the matrix below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Taysan had a population of 41,332 people. The population density was .

Economy

Education

The Taysan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bacao Elementary School
  • Bilogo Elementary School
  • Bucal Elementary School
  • Conde Elementary School
  • Dagatan Adventist Elementary School
  • Dagatan Elementary School
  • Guinhawa Elementary School
  • Mabayabas Elementary School
  • Mapulo Elementary School
  • Mataas na Lupa Elementary School
  • Our Lady of Mercy Academy
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Laurel
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng San Isidro
  • Pag-asa Elementary School
  • Panghayaan Elementary School
  • Pinagbayanan Elementary School
  • Piña Elementary School
  • San Marcelino Elementary School
  • Sto. Nino Elementary School
  • Taysan Central School
  • Tilambo Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Bilogo Integrated National High School
  • Dagatan National High School
  • Mahanadiong National High School
  • Pinagbayanan Integrated National High School
  • San Isidro National High School
  • Taysan High School & Child Development Center
  • Taysan Senior High School
  • Tilambo National High School

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File:TaysanHalljf9847 11.JPG|Municipal hall

File:Taysan Public Market in Batangas province 1.jpg|Public market

File:Batangasjf9972 43.JPG|A street in town

File:TaysanChurchjf9738 42.JPG|Nuestra&nbsp;Señora dela&nbsp;Merced Parish&nbsp;Church

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References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]