Located in the southern part of Rizal Province, the town of Tanay is bounded on the north by the city of Antipolo, on the east by Quezon Province, on the south by Laguna Province, Pililla town, and Laguna Lake, and on the west by the towns of Teresa, Morong, and Baras. The town is approximately located 55 kilometers southeast of Manila. It consists of 19 barangays and is part of the second legislative district of Rizal Province. Except for a narrow lowland on the coast facing Laguna lake, topography consists mostly of high mountains which is part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

Municipal building

Most of the people are Tagalogs. Majority of the population are engage either in farming or fishing. The town is the trading center serving the southeastern part of Rizal Province and the northeastern part of Laguna.

Tanay has the potential for agro-industrial development. Investors can establish plantations for high value commercial crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbal and ornamental plants, coffee, cacao, and bamboo. Manufacturing plants for the production of processed foods, furniture, garments, and other consumer products can be viable projects.

1. Daranak Falls
2. Calinawan Cave and Rawang Pass
3. Masungi Rock - ideal for hiking and mountain climbing
4. San Ildefonso Parish Church
5. Bernados Park
6. Estrada Estate

San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church - completed in 1783

Inside Tanay Catholic Church

Century-old trees in front of the church

Bernados Park

Public market

Tanay town proper

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