Tagaytay
Tagaytay (Tagalog: [tɐgaɪʔˈtaɪ]), officially the City of Tagaytay (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tagaytay), is a 2nd class component city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 85,330 people.
Tagaytay | |
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| City of Tagaytay | |
(From top, left to right: General skyline • Tagaytay Rotonda • Tagaytay City Track Oval • Tagaytay Picnic Grove • Tagaytay Highlands) | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Alternative Summer Capital of the Philippines | |
Map of Cavite with Tagaytay highlighted | |
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Tagaytay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°06′N 120°56′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Cavite |
| District | 8th district |
| Foundation and cityhood | June 21, 1938 |
| Barangays | 34 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Abraham N. Tolentino |
| • Vice Mayor | Agnes D. Tolentino |
| • Representative | Aniela Bianca D. Tolentino |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 51,601 voters (2022) |
| 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 (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 85,330 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| • Households | 22,399 |
| Demonym | Tagaytayeño |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.35 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,270 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 6,680 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,250 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,764 million (2020) |
| 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 |
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| Major religions | |
| Feast date | February 11 |
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| Patron saint | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Website | www |
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 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, only 59 kilometers (37 mi) away via Aguinaldo Highway, providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of the huge metropolis. It is 39 kilometers (24 mi) from Imus.