Calabarzon’s Premier Province
Economic Strengths
- Tourism (beaches, historical landmarks)
- Manufacturing (electronics, food processing)
- Agriculture (coffee, coconuts, sugarcane)
- Fishing
- Real estate development
Demographic Advantages
- Young population (29.82% aged 14 and below)
- Growing workforce (64.97% aged 15-64)
- Median age: 25
Key Attractions
- Batangas City (capital)
- Taal Volcano
- Anilao Beach
- Nasugbu Beach
- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Opportunities
- Tourism expansion
- Industrial development
- Agricultural modernization
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Human resource development
Challenges
- Traffic congestion
- Environmental conservation
- Disaster resilience
- Poverty reduction
- Healthcare access
Why Invest in Batangas?
Batangas offers:
- Strategic location (Calabarzon)
- Natural resources
- Growing workforce
- Government support
- Rich cultural heritage
| Name | City/ Municipality | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (km2) | Density (2020), per km2 | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agoncillo | municipality | 39,101 | 38,059 | 0.57% | 49.96 | 783 | 21 |
| Alitagtag | municipality | 26,819 | 25,300 | 1.24% | 24.76 | 1,083 | 19 |
| Balayan | municipality | 95,913 | 90,699 | 1.18% | 108.73 | 882 | 48 |
| Balete | municipality | 24,055 | 22,661 | 1.26% | 25.00 | 962 | 13 |
| Batangas City | city (CC), capital | 351,437 | 329,874 | 1.34% | 282.96 | 1,242 | 105 |
| Bauan | municipality | 90,819 | 91,297 | -0.11% | 53.31 | 1,704 | 40 |
| Calaca | municipality | 87,361 | 81,859 | 1.38% | 114.58 | 762 | 40 |
| Calatagan | municipality | 58,719 | 56,449 | 0.83% | 101.50 | 579 | 25 |
| Cuenca | municipality | 36,235 | 32,783 | 2.13% | 58.18 | 623 | 21 |
| Ibaan | municipality | 58,507 | 52,970 | 2.12% | 68.99 | 848 | 26 |
| Laurel | municipality | 43,210 | 39,444 | 1.94% | 71.29 | 606 | 21 |
| Lemery | municipality | 93,186 | 93,157 | 0.01% | 109.80 | 849 | 46 |
| Lian | municipality | 56,280 | 52,660 | 1.41% | 76.80 | 733 | 19 |
| Lipa | city (CC) | 372,931 | 332,386 | 2.45% | 209.40 | 1,781 | 72 |
| Lobo | municipality | 40,736 | 41,504 | -0.39% | 175.03 | 233 | 26 |
| Mabini | municipality | 50,858 | 46,211 | 2.04% | 44.47 | 1,144 | 34 |
| Malvar | municipality | 64,379 | 56,270 | 2.87% | 33.00 | 1,951 | 15 |
| Mataasnakahoy | municipality | 30,621 | 29,187 | 1.01% | 19.66 | 1,558 | 16 |
| Nasugbu | municipality | 136,524 | 134,113 | 0.38% | 278.51 | 490 | 42 |
| Padre Garcia | municipality | 51,853 | 48,302 | 1.50% | 41.51 | 1,249 | 18 |
| Rosario | municipality | 128,352 | 116,764 | 2.01% | 226.88 | 566 | 48 |
| San Jose | municipality | 79,868 | 76,971 | 0.78% | 53.29 | 1,499 | 33 |
| San Juan | municipality | 114,068 | 108,585 | 1.04% | 273.40 | 417 | 42 |
| San Luis | municipality | 36,172 | 33,149 | 1.85% | 42.56 | 850 | 26 |
| San Nicolas | municipality | 23,908 | 22,623 | 1.17% | 22.61 | 1,057 | 18 |
| San Pascual | municipality | 69,009 | 65,424 | 1.13% | 50.70 | 1,361 | 29 |
| Santa Teresita | municipality | 21,559 | 21,127 | 0.43% | 16.30 | 1,323 | 17 |
| Santo Tomas | city (CC) | 218,500 | 179,844 | 4.18% | 95.41 | 2,290 | 30 |
| Taal | municipality | 61,460 | 56,327 | 1.85% | 29.76 | 2,065 | 42 |
| Talisay | municipality | 46,238 | 45,301 | 0.43% | 28.20 | 1,640 | 21 |
| Tanauan | city (CC) | 193,936 | 173,366 | 2.39% | 107.16 | 1,810 | 48 |
| Taysan | municipality | 40,146 | 38,007 | 1.16% | 93.62 | 429 | 20 |
| Tingloy | municipality | 19,215 | 17,919 | 1.48% | 33.07 | 581 | 15 |
| Tuy | municipality | 46,519 | 43,743 | 1.30% | 94.65 | 491 | 22 |
| Batangas Total | 2,908,494 | 2,694,335 | 1.62% | 3,115.05 | 934 | 1,078 | |
Economy
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,589,421,017.91 | – |
| 2010 | 1,849,139,581.03 | 16.34% |
| 2011 | 1,857,489,628.29 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,869,371,231.98 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,036,193,008.84 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 2,278,894,519.55 | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 2,506,252,764.03 | 9.98% |
| 2016 | 2,737,354,928.79 | 9.22% |
| End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises | ||
Tourism
Batangas is also home to several industrial parks, including the Batangas City Industrial Port Complex, the First Philippine Industrial Park in Santo Tomas, and the Sterling Technopark in Tanauan. These industrial parks house companies engaged in electronics, food processing, and automotive manufacturing, among others.
The province’s tourism industry is also thriving, thanks to its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, and rich cultural heritage. Tourists flock to Batangas to visit landmarks such as the Taal Basilica, the Taal Heritage Town, and the Calatagan Lighthouse, among others.
