Tanza, Cavite

Tanza
Municipality

Historical Santa Cruz Parish

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Seal

Map of Cavite showing the location of Tanza
Tanza

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833Coordinates: 14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Cavite
Congr. district 6th district of Cavite
Incorporated 1760 and 1917
Barangays 41
Government[1]
  Mayor Marcus Ashley C. Arayata (LP)
  Vice Mayor Yuri A. Pacumio (Liberal Party)
Area[2]
  Total 95.59 km2 (36.91 sq mi)
  Land 78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 188,755
  Density 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4108
Dialing code 46
Website http://tanzacavitegov.weebly.com/
Aerial view of Tanza, with Gen. Trias in the background.

Tanza, formerly known as Santa Cruz de Malabon, is a municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 188,755 people in a land area of 78.24 square kilometres (30.21 sq mi) with a first-class income classification.[3]

Tanza was awarded the "Seal of Good Housekeeping" by the Department of Interior and Local Government in 2011 and 2012. In 2014, the municipality was named most competitive in economic dynamism, 22nd Overall by the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI), 9th most populous municipality (2010 NSO Census) and 16th largest Municipality Revenue Earner based on 2014 Bureau of Local Government Finance Financial Report.

History

Originally a part of San Francisco de Malabon called Estancia, Santa Cruz de Malabon became a separate town in 1770, and then again as an independent municipality in 1910. The name was changed to Tanza by virtue of Act No. 2390 by Cavite Representative Florentino Joya (1912-1916).

Tanza is the place where Emilio Aguinaldo took oath as the first president of the revolutionary government of the Philippines. It is also the hometown of Felipe G. Calderon, the man who drafted the first Philippine constitution.

Tanza is the second Local Government Unit in the province which banned the use of plastic bags and polystyrene. This ordinance took effect on January 1, 2012.

Barangays

Tanza is politically subdivided into 41 barangays.[2]

  • Amaya 1
  • Amaya 2
  • Amaya 3
  • Amaya 4
  • Amaya 5
  • Amaya 6
  • Amaya 7
  • Amaya 8
  • Bagtas
  • Biga
  • Biwas
  • Bucal
  • Bunga
  • Calibuyo
  • Capipisa
  • Daang Amaya 1
  • Daang Amaya 2
  • Daang Amaya 3
  • Halayhay
  • Julugan 1
  • Julugan 2
  • Julugan 3
  • Julugan 4
  • Julugan 5
  • Julugan 6
  • Julugan 7
  • Julugan 8
  • Lambingan
  • Mulawin
  • Paradahan 1
  • Paradahan 2
  • Poblacion 1
  • Poblacion 2
  • Poblacion 3
  • Poblacion 4
  • Punta 1
  • Punta 2
  • Sahud Ulan
  • Sanja Mayor
  • Santol
  • Tanauan
  • Tres Cruses

Demographics

Population census of Tanza
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 23,169    
1995 77,839+25.49%
2000 110,517+7.80%
2007 171,795+6.27%
2010 188,755+3.49%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Religion

The majority of the people of Tanza are Roman Catholics, but there has been fast growth of other denominations in the region, including Iglesia Ni Cristo, Protestant, Baptist, 7th Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ang Dating Daan and Mormon.

Economy

Income

Education

Day care centers

There are 32 government-owned daycare centers in Tanza, which is being managed by the MSWD.

Elementary schools
  • Alonzo's Learning Center
  • Amaya Elementary School
  • Apostle's Creed learning school ( ACLS )
  • Bagtas Elementary School
  • Bienvenido R. Fojas Memorial Elementary School
  • Bea-Therese School
  • Bunga Elementary School
  • Capipisa Elementary School
  • Carissa Grace Mission School
  • Carissa Homes PS
  • Dawn Kiddie School of Cavite
  • De Roman Montessori School (DRMS)
  • Dei Gratia Learning Center
  • Del Carmen School
  • Deo Roma College of Tanza
  • Don Crispin Yumol Elementary School (Punta Elementary Elementary School)
  • Dona Perpetua A. Yumol (Bagtas PS)
  • Felipe G. Calderon Elementary School (Tanza Elementary School/Central)
  • Florentino Joya Elementary School
  • Francisco Lopez Mariano Academy
  • G. Fabillar Learning Center
  • Golden Heart Pre-school
  • Good Tree International School (GTIS)
  • Gregorio B. Fojas Memorial School(Calibuyo Elementary School )
  • Halayhay Elementary School
  • Holy Nazarene Christian School
  • Holy Trinity School of Tanza
  • Inigo de Loyola Academy
  • Julugan Elementary School
  • Little Footprints to Jesus School
  • Little Minds Development Center
  • Lycee D' Tanza Inc.
  • Maddalena Starace School
  • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School - De La Salle Supervised
  • Paradahan Elementary School
  • Pedro M. Gimenez Academe
  • Periwinkle Hillcrest Montessori School
  • Sahud Ulan PS (Halayhay Annex)
  • Saint Augustine School
  • Saint Mary of the Woods Academy
  • Saint Thomas Moore Academy
  • Sanja Mayor Elementary School
  • Santol Elementary School
  • Sawyer Integrated School
  • Sta. Cruz (Bucal) Elementary School
  • Sto. Niño de Lebelle Academy
  • Tanza Child Development Center(TCDC)
  • The International School for Children (TISC)
  • Tres Cruses Elementary School
Tanza National Comprehensive High School
High schools
Colleges

Events

Notable people

Images

See also

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: CAVITE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 October 2013.

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