Tanay, Rizal

Tanay is the second largest municipality in the Rizal province of the Philippines. It is located 56 kilometers east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay may take as long as three hours depending upon traffic conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is surrounded 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. The majority of the population consists of Tagalogs who live near Laguna de Bay, though there is also a significant percentage of taga-bundok, or mountain dwelling people, living in the northern portions of the municipality as well. The town's major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional commerce.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Municipality of Tanay

Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A)

Province: Rizal

Dates:
Founded: 1606
Cityhood: n/a

Population: 78,223 (2000 census)
Density: 233.7 per km²

Area: 334.66 km² (129.2 mi²)

Barangays: 19 (9 classified as urban)

Congressional district:

Mayor: Rafael Tanjuatzo

Class: First class municipality

Resorts

• Almars Lakeview
• Gardenville I & II
• Pranjetto Hills Resort
• Sierra Madre Resort & Convention Center

Places of Interest

• Daranak and Batlag falls: A popular local tourist attraction. Many local movies and commercials are filmed on location here.
• 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: Adjacant 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 .

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. On January 23, 2006, the town will celebrate its 400th anniversary.

In October 2003, deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada was transfered to a rest home in Tanay. He remains under house arrest.

External links

Pictures of Tanay mountains
Pictures of Tanay roadside
A native's brief history of the town