Tanay, Rizal
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| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Rizal |
| District | 2nd district of Rizal |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Income Class: | 1st class municipality |
| Founded | 1606 |
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| Area | 334.66 km² |
| Population | 78,223 233.7/km² |
Tanay is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 56 kilometers east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one to three hours depending upon traffic conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is bordered by Antipolo City in the northeast, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west, General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east, and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake Laguna de Bay in the south.
According to the census of 2000, it has a population of 78,223 people in 15,720 households.
The majority of the population consists of Tagalogs who live near Laguna de Bay, though there is also a significant percentage of mountain dwelling people living in the northern portions of the municipality. The town's major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional commerce.
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[edit] Barangays
Tanay is politically subdivided into 19 barangays (9 urban, 10 rural).
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[edit] History
Originally a part of neighboring Pililla, Tanay was founded as a separate municipality in 1606 under the name "Monte de Tan-ay". For a brief period between 1899 and 1900, Tanay served as the capital of the then Morong province.
1942 to 45 The Mountains of tanay served as the Guerilla base for 'Marking's Guerilla's a very decorated guerilla army against the Japanese occupation forces during World War II. Gen. Marking is buried by the road beside his son's farm going to Brgy. Daraitan
2000, 2001 (Beeboy Bargas), 2005 (Maven Management) Philippine selection for the International 4x4 Off Road Challenge of Malaysia was conducted in the vicinity of Brgy. Daraitan, Landcraft 4x4 Center
In October 2003, deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada was transferred to a rest home in Sampaloc, a mountain barangay in Tanay. He remains under house arrest.
On January 23, 2006, Tanay celebrated its 400th anniversary.
[edit] Places of interest
- Daranak and Batlag falls: A popular local tourist attraction. Many local movies and commercials are filmed on location here.
- Calinawan Cave: Housed the towns people during the Second World War.
- Tanay Catholic Church: Also known as San Ildefonso church, it was built in 1680, and is the second oldest church in the province.
- Tanay Plaza: Adjacent to the church, this is the main social gathering place in the town, where during festivals one may observe performances of the Tariki dance, or the Subok.
- 4x4 Off road driving trails, and adventure camp
[edit] Resorts
- Pranjetto Hills Resort
- Sierra Madre Resort & Convention Center
- Sacramento Valley Resort
- Matthews Place Resort*
- de Dios Photo Studio
- Landcraft Adventures Inc., Recreational 4x4 Base Camp and Adventure Camp
The Philippine"s pioneer 4x4 driving school For Inquiries Call 09194916008
[edit] Restaurants
- Halamanan Restaurant and Vista Barrista Cafe, Mla. East Road
- Kamalig
- Fisherman's Wharf, P. Burgos Street
- Hardin Restaurant, Mla. East Road
- Daisy's Food House (masa only)
[edit] External links
- TanayGeographic.com: Images of Tanay, Rizal - Daranak Falls, Batlag Falls, Tinipak, Daraitan River and more.
- Pictures of Tanay mountains
- Pictures of Tanay roadside
- A Tanayan's Brief History of the Town
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Google Maps - Tanay, Rizal
- HANEH: Sa Ati Ito mga Kabarangay
| Province of Rizal |  |
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| City | Antipolo | |
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| Municipalities | Angono | Baras | Binangonan | Cainta | Cardona | Jalajala | Morong | Pililla | Rodriguez | San Mateo | Tanay | Taytay | Teresa | |
| Districts | 1st District | 2nd District | 1st District Antipolo City | 2nd District Antipolo City | |
