Taal, Province of Batangas
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 4208 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Balayan Bay [Verde Island Passage] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 29.76 km2 (11.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 61,460 |
| Density (2020) | 2,065 / km2 (5,349 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 53' North, 120° 55' East (13.8803, 120.9238) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.8 meters (153.6 feet) |
Taal is a coastal municipality in the province of Batangas.
The municipality has a land area of 29.76 square kilometers or 11.49 square miles which constitutes 0.96% of Batangas's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 61,460. This represented 2.11% of the total population of Batangas province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,065 inhabitants per square kilometer or 5,349 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Taal has 42 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apacay | 3.74% | 2,300 | 2,117 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Balisong | 5.75% | 3,533 | 3,097 | 14.08% | 2.81% |
| Bihis | 1.16% | 710 | 702 | 1.14% | 0.24% |
| Bolbok | 1.92% | 1,179 | 1,131 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Buli | 9.28% | 5,703 | 4,033 | 41.41% | 7.57% |
| Butong | 8.68% | 5,335 | 4,926 | 8.30% | 1.69% |
| Carasuche | 1.23% | 753 | 766 | -1.70% | -0.36% |
| Cawit | 4.05% | 2,489 | 2,150 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Caysasay | 1.09% | 670 | 610 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Cubamba | 1.40% | 860 | 904 | -4.87% | -1.04% |
| Cultihan | 3.24% | 1,992 | 1,948 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Gahol | 2.12% | 1,301 | 1,202 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Halang | 2.50% | 1,539 | 1,410 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| Iba | 5.44% | 3,345 | 2,962 | 12.93% | 2.59% |
| Ilog | 2.27% | 1,396 | 1,183 | 18.01% | 3.55% |
| Imamawo | 1.23% | 758 | 700 | 8.29% | 1.69% |
| Ipil | 1.47% | 902 | 796 | 13.32% | 2.67% |
| Laguile | 5.25% | 3,224 | 2,790 | 15.56% | 3.09% |
| Latag | 1.75% | 1,075 | 960 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Luntal | 2.34% | 1,436 | 1,315 | 9.20% | 1.87% |
| Mahabang Lodlod | 2.39% | 1,469 | 1,218 | 20.61% | 4.02% |
| Niogan | 0.65% | 401 | 411 | -2.43% | -0.52% |
| Pansol | 1.59% | 979 | 881 | 11.12% | 2.24% |
| Poblacion 1 | 0.62% | 382 | 419 | -8.83% | -1.93% |
| Poblacion 10 | 1.24% | 765 | 700 | 9.29% | 1.89% |
| Poblacion 11 | 0.50% | 305 | 294 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Poblacion 12 | 0.39% | 238 | 283 | -15.90% | -3.58% |
| Poblacion 13 | 0.39% | 240 | 477 | -49.69% | -13.46% |
| Poblacion 14 | 0.81% | 497 | 506 | -1.78% | -0.38% |
| Poblacion 2 | 0.62% | 378 | 280 | 35.00% | 6.52% |
| Poblacion 3 | 1.16% | 710 | 760 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| Poblacion 4 | 0.49% | 301 | 284 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| Poblacion 5 | 3.32% | 2,038 | 1,805 | 12.91% | 2.59% |
| Poblacion 6 | 1.44% | 888 | 858 | 3.50% | 0.73% |
| Poblacion 7 | 0.27% | 166 | 158 | 5.06% | 1.05% |
| Poblacion 8 | 2.11% | 1,297 | 1,036 | 25.19% | 4.84% |
| Poblacion 9 | 1.36% | 837 | 977 | -14.33% | -3.20% |
| Pook | 1.56% | 956 | 1,316 | -27.36% | -6.51% |
| Seiran | 4.91% | 3,015 | 2,995 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Tatlong Maria | 1.98% | 1,217 | 1,287 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
| Tierra Alta | 1.43% | 880 | 963 | -8.62% | -1.88% |
| Tulo | 4.88% | 3,001 | 2,717 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
| Taal Total | 61,460 | 56,327 | 9.11% | 1.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Taal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱126,663,130.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,843,732.10 | – |
| 2010 | 74,976,905.60 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 84,613,869.57 | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 82,027,287.22 | -3.06% |
| 2013 | 86,649,010.19 | 5.63% |
| 2014 | 98,713,247.25 | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 111,203,546.68 | 12.65% |
| 2016 | 126,663,130.62 | 13.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Taal in the 2015 Census was 56,168 broken down into 12,293 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,895 | 6,472 | 5.39 | |
| 38,623 | 7,186 | 5.37 | |
| 43,380 | 8,451 | 5.13 | |
| 51,427 | 10,268 | 5.01 | |
| 51,462 | 10,772 | 4.78 | |
| 56,168 | 12,293 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taal is 10 to 14, with 5,544 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 599 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 966 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,237 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,508 | 9.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,544 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,317 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,262 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,509 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,348 | 7.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,069 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,470 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,120 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,482 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,186 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,851 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,399 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 797 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 599 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 663 | 1.18% |
| Total | 56,327 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taal grew from 17,525 in 1903 to 61,460 in 2020, an increase of 43,935 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 5,133 people, from the previous population of 56,327 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17,525 | – | |
| 21,155 | 1.20% | |
| 23,004 | 0.42% | |
| 26,044 | 1.28% | |
| 23,000 | -1.09% | |
| 24,907 | 0.78% | |
| 26,705 | 1.41% | |
| 29,699 | 2.15% | |
| 34,925 | 1.63% | |
| 38,722 | 1.95% | |
| 43,455 | 2.50% | |
| 51,459 | 2.36% | |
| 51,503 | 0.03% | |
| 56,327 | 1.72% | |
| 61,460 | 1.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Taal for the year 2019 was 37,188, broken down into 18,071 males and 19,117 females.
Location
The municipal center of Taal is situated at approximately 13° 53' North, 120° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.8 meters or 153.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Taal are Batangas City, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Trece Martires, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Lemery, Batangas, San Luis, Batangas, Santa Teresita, Batangas, Agoncillo, Batangas, San Nicolas, Batangas, and Alitagtag, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 78.82 kilometers (48.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lemery, Batangas, 1.21 kilometers (0.75 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- San Luis, Batangas, 2.80 kilometers (1.74 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Santa Teresita, Batangas, 5.86 kilometers (3.64 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Agoncillo, Batangas, 6.05 kilometers (3.76 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- San Nicolas, Batangas, 6.08 kilometers (3.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Alitagtag, Batangas, 8.89 kilometers (5.52 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Nearest cities
- Batangas City, Batangas, 19.96 kilometers (12.40 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 24.35 kilometers (15.13 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 26.85 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 33.25 kilometers (20.66 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 34.41 kilometers (21.38 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 44.58 kilometers (27.70 miles) to the North (N8°W)
Distance from Manila: 78.82 kilometers (48.98 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.