Located at the norteastern part of Batangas Province, Tanauan City is bounded on the north by Calamba City, on the east by Sto. Tomas Town, on the south by Malvar and Balete, and on the west by Taal Lake and Talisay Town. The city is about 68 kilometers south of Manila and is fast gaining its share of the overflow of industries from National Capital Region. In fact, Tanauan is part of the so-called urban beltway from Dagupan City in the north down to the cities of Lucena and Batangas in the south.

A third class city belonging to the third legislative district of Batangas Province, Tanauan covers a land area of 127 square kilometers. It is the least populated among the the 3 cities of Batangas. Its people are mostly Tagalogs and majority belong to the Roman Catholic Religion.

The city is partly urban and partly rural. The rural areas are devoted to agriculture where rice, coconut, rootcrops and vegetables are planted. There are also many poultry and hog farms.

Tanuan City Consider the following businesses:

• Mass housing projects and medium-size commercial complexes
• hotels, resorts, and food establishments
• amusement parks
• production of dairy products
• meat packing, curing, and canning
• fruit juice and other beverages
• production of high value commercial crops like malungay, mushroom, vegetables
• demonstration farms
• consumer chemicals such as detergents and personal care prodicts
• essential oil and fragrances
• furniture and fixture
• electronics and electrical appliances
• automotive and parts
• financial services

1. Apolinario Mabini Shrine
2. Jose P. Laurel Memorial Library

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