Western Batangas
The western part of Batangas houses the province's classical beach destinations of the province and the heritage town of Taal. This region has a humid climate and is a coastal region, dotted with some mountains to the north, bordered by southern Cavite.Photo: Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Taal and San Luis.
Taal
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Taal is a municipality in Batangas. The old downtown is noted for its Spanish colonial architecture, and is designated as a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government.
San Luis
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San Luis is a municipality, including the town of San Luis and some rural areas, south of Taal in Batangas. Its population was 36,000 in the 2020 census. Its main attraction is beaches.
Nasugbu
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Nasugbu is a municipality in western Batangas, facing the South China Sea. It is a tourist area, with luxury beach resorts along the coast, and some hidden draws like its asukareras and mountains.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Lian and Calatagan.
Lian
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Lian, officially the Municipality of Lian, is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 56,788 people. The patron saint of Lian is St. John the Baptist.
Calatagan
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Calatagan, officially the Municipality of Calatagan, is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,420 people.
Balayan
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Balayan, officially the Municipality of Balayan, is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 96,939 people.
Lemery
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Lemery is a major municipality in Batangas. It is a commercial center for the eastern portion of western Batangas. The town lies next to and to the west of the heritage town of Taal; together they form a single urban area.
Western Batangas
- Description: western portion of the province of Batangas
- Location: Batangas, Calabarzon, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude of center
13.9501° or 13° 57′ 0″ northLongitude of center
120.7298° or 120° 43′ 47″ eastWikidata ID
Q60642549
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