Tanauan, Philippines
Tanauan is a town of 68,456 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in 1754.
Why visit Tanauan
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Bijiang, Mount Bulalo, Apolinario Mabini Shrine and Church of Tanauan.
Weather in Tanauan
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About Tanauan
Tanauan, officially the City of Tanauan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tanauan), is a component city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 209,697 people.
From the Wikipedia article Tanauan, Batangas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Tanauan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do10
Organi-Ka City Organic Trading Post
Farm and orchard · 2.9 km
Santo Tomas Municipal Inner Road, Santo Tomas
Museums and landmarks14
Apolinario Mabini Shrine
Museum · 5.7 km
National Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines
Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
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On this Site was Born 23 July 1864 Apolinario Mabini
Monument and historic site · 6.2 km
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes129
Annie Tea
Cafe · 2.7 km
A. Bonifacio Street, Santo Tomas
Mo-Fr 12:00-20:30; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Mando & Elvie's Lutong Bahay
Restaurant · Regional · 1.7 km
Maharlika Highway, Santo Tomas
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su 06:00-22:00
ManoKing Sto. Tomas
Restaurant · Chicken, Pork, Lechon Liempo, Lechon Manok, Inasal, Sisig · 2.0 km
Maharlika Highway, Santo Tomas
Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
Classic Savory
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 km
President Jose P. Laurel Highway, Tanauan
Goldilocks
Bakery · 2.8 km
Maharlika Highway, Santo Tomas
Mo-Th 07:00-20:30; Fr-Su 07:00-21:00
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 2.7 km
Maharlika Highway, Santo Tomas
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 8.3 km
Maharlika Highway, Calamba
117 more on the map.
History
Tanauan was founded by the Augustinians in 1584 on the northwestern bay of Taal Lake (formerly Bombon Lake), called Tanauan Bay. Watchtowers were built alongside 16th and 17th century churches to forewarn of Moro raids. "Old Tanauan" (Tagalog: Lumang Tanauan) included such a watchtower and associated sapao (sunken ruins). The 1754 eruption of Taal Volcano forced the town inhabitants to initially move to Sala. Subsequently, both towns moved again later that year to Tanauan's current location, in which Sala is now a barrio.
Tanaueños have displayed characteristics of personal independence and nationalism since early history. The town is called the cradle of noble heroes due to its contribution to the revolutionary movement of its sons Apolinario Mabini, the Brains of the Revolution, and later by the statesman José P. Laurel. Also, three Tanaueños served as governors of Batangas, namely: José P. Laurel V, Modesto Castillo and Nicolas Gonzales.
From 1903 to 1906, during the American occupation, it was consolidated with the municipality of Talisay and became the seat of the municipal government. In 1904, the barrios of Balaquilong (Balakilong), Bayuyungan, Binirayan (Berinayan), Bugaan, and San Gabriel were ceded to Taal by virtue of Act No. 1244; these barrios would eventually be returned to Talisay and later form the present-day Laurel.
From the History section of Tanauan, Batangas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship50
National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.3 km
Antonio Carpio Avenue, Santo Tomas
St. John the Evangelist Church
Church · Roman Catholic
Mabini Avenue, Tanauan
Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 1.5 km
President Jose P. Laurel Highway, Tanauan
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.4 km
President Jose P. Laurel Highway
Mahal na Birhen de las Flores Chapel
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 km
Tanauan-Talisay-Tagaytay Road, Tanauan
Shopping47
Dewirt Steel and Hardware Construction Supply
Hardware store · 5.8 km
Tanauan-Talisay-Tagaytay Road, Tanauan
FG Homebuilders & Construction Supply
Hardware store · 3.0 km
Maharlika Highway, Santo Tomas
Gas and EV charging46
Schools, colleges and libraries128
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santo Tomas
School · 2.6 km
A. Bonifacio Street, Santo Tomas
Batangas State University Jose P. Laurel Polytechnic College
School · 4.7 km
Healthcare22
Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center
Hospital · 0.7 km
President Jose P. Laurel Highway, Tanauan
Laurel Memorial District Hospital
Hospital · 3.0 km
Tanauan-Talisay-Tagaytay Road, Tanauan
Mercury Drug
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
President Jose P. Laurel Highway, Tanauan
Santo Tomas General Hospital
Hospital · 1.3 km
1181 President Jose P. Laurel Highway, Santo Tomas
St. John Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Hospital
122 GF Gonzales Building J. Gonzales Street, Tanauan City
Map of Tanauan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 50 km away.
- Santo Tomas 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Malvar 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Alaminos 11 km east, about 11 min by car
- Los Baños 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
- Calamba 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Talisay 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Lipa City 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Del Remedio 17 km east, about 17 min by car
- San Pablo 19 km east, about 19 min by car
- Calauan 19 km east, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tanauanjf8426 05, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4719Padre Pio National Shrine 42, Judgefloro, CC0
- Yankee Candle Coppergate Walk York, Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apolinario Mabini birthplace historical marker (English), Photo: Ramon FVelasquez ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tanauan Church Front, Kevin Michael Aguinaldo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tanauan Church, Kevin Michael Aguinaldo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SantoTomas,Batangasjf0589 09, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BB7 JPLPC Malvar, Batstateupr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church (F. Laurena, Tanauan, Batangas; 12-23-2021), patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Outdoor market next to victor mall, Fiszi37, CC0
- Saint John The Evangelist Parish Church, Sto. Tomas, Batangas - panoramio, Carl Flores Trinidad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Altar, Saint John The Evangelist Church, Batangas - panoramio, Carl Flores Trinidad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- For the love of yellow, Roi angelo nuñez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A lovely gumamela, Roi angelo nuñez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beautiful yellow gumamela, Roi angelo nuñez, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 214San Juan-San Ildefonso Road (Alaminos, Laguna), Judgefloro, CC0
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- 2San Juan-San Ildefonso Road (Alaminos, Laguna), Judgefloro, CC0
- 2149San Juan-San Ildefonso Road (Alaminos, Laguna), Judgefloro, CC0
- 2149Barangays of Santo Tomas, Batangas 09, Judgefloro, CC0
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- 1434Santo Tomas North Batangas Barangays Roads Landmarks 15, Judgefloro, CC0
- 1434Santo Tomas North Batangas Barangays Roads Landmarks 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 1383Santo Tomas North Batangas Barangays Roads Landmarks 41, Judgefloro, CC0
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