Tayabas
Sign in to saveTayabas, officially the City of Tayabas (), is a component city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Key facts
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- Malagonlong Bridge, Minor Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel, Casa Comunidad de Tayabas, City Hall, Tayabas Rice Terraces
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- Flag_of_Tayabas,_Quezon.png
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- 120x80px
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- Ph_seal_quezon_tayabas.png
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- 100x80px
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- yes
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- Philippines
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- left
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- Location within the
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- Country
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- Philippines
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- Region
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- Province
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- "Tayabas: Wala kang Katumbas"
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- District
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- Founded
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- August 13, 1578
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- Cityhood
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early history
- Philippine Revolution
- World War II
- Cityhood
- Geography
- Barangays
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Notable Places of Interest
- Culture
- Festival
- Transportation
- Notable personalities.
- Sister cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Tayabas, officially the City of Tayabas (), is a component city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
The city is known for various historical landmarks like ancestral houses, more than twenty Spanish colonial stone bridges, 16th century stone crosses believed to be abodes of nature spirits, festivals, and local delicacies like lambanog and various desserts, alongside resorts and rest and recreation facilities. It was the former capital of Quezon (then named Tayabas). The prevalent architectural sites of the city, including its bridges, has led numerous scholars to campaign its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.