PLANNING 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF URBAN

DESIGN AND COMMUNITY ARCHITECTURE

CITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

TANAUAN CITY

PRESENTED BY:
GROUP NO. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HISTORY LAND USE AND ZONING LAWS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION WATER RESOURCES

CITY ORDINANCES ECOSYSTEM PROFILE

PHYSICAL AND NATURAL CHARACTERISTIC LAND CAPABILITY

CLIMATE GEO-HAZARD

DEMOGRAPHICS SOIL EROSION

ECONOMIC STATUS FLOOD

EDUCATION COASTAL BARANGAYS

TRANSPORTATION BASE SURGE

UTILITY PROVIDER DISASTER PROFILE

CULTURE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

KNOWN AND FAMOUS STRUCTURES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

 BRIEF HISTORY

The Augustinians established Tanauan in 1584 on the

western bay of Taal Lake (formerly known as Bombon Lake).

Tanauan, one of the oldest towns in Batangas, was made

a first-class municipality in 1996 and later, on February 2, 2001,
the city of Tanauan was constituted by Republic Act 9005, also
known as "An Act Converting the Municipality of Tanauan into
a Component City" to be known as the City of Tanauan. It was
duly recognized and accepted in a plebiscite held on March 10,
2001, and was subsequently signed into law by then-President
Gloria Macapal Arroyo.

City Mayor
Hon. Nelson Perez Collantes, also known as Sonny
Collantes, a Filipino politician and member of the Air Force
Reserve, has served as mayor of Tanauan City, Batangas, since
2022. From 2010 to 2016, he succeeded Victoria Hernandez-
Reyes as the representative for the Third District of Batangas
in the Philippine House of Representatives.
 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Etymology
The name "Tanauan" may have originated from:
the Tagalog word tanaw, which means "to
look through the window"
tanawa, a shrub that thrived in the region
and along Taal Lake’s shore
Cityhood
The city is a component of Mega Manila as
a result of Metro Manila's ongoing expansion. Its
neighbors include Calamba, Laguna, to the
north, Tagaytay City, Cavite, to the northwest,
Talisay, Santo Tomas City, to the east, and the
towns of Balete and Malvar, to the south. Taal
Lake is its western border.
Characteristics
Due to the contributions of its sons Apolinario
Mabini, the founder of Katipunan, and
subsequently, the politician José P. Laurel, to
the revolutionary movement, the town is known
as the cradle of noble heroes.
Location
On the island of Luzon, Tanauan's city core is
located roughly at 14° 5' North and 121° 9' East. It
is estimated that the elevation at these
coordinates is 155.3 meters, or 509.3 feet, above
mean sea level.
Component
Tanauan is a landlocked component city of
Batangas, a coastal province.
The city's land area, which is 41.37 square miles
or 107.16 square kilometers, makes up 3.44% of
Batangas' overall area.
Historical Development
In March 1960, the City of Tanauan's current
administrative center was formed. The city
library, social hall, and city museum are now
housed in the historic municipal building that
was devastated during World War II and rebuilt.
 CITY ORDINANCES

City Ordinance City Ordinance City Ordinance

No.: 2023-14 No.: 2020-18 No.: 2018-21
CLEAN-AS-YOU-GO MANDATORY MONTH OF MARCH AS
(CLAYGO) REGISTRATION OF TCTRO WOMENS MONTH SPORTS
OF ALL MOTORIZE FESTIVAL
VEHICLES

City Ordinance City Ordinance City Ordinance

No.: 2008-05 No.: 2005-15 No.: 2014-20
OMNIBUS TRAFFIC ADOPTING ZONING ADOPTING THE
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE DOH GUIDLINES
 GEOGRAPHIC CONDITION
Tanauan City is located within 121°02’30’’-121°09’30’’ latitude and 14°01’30’’-
14°09’30’’ longitude at the North-Eastern part of Batangas. It is bounded by
Talisay, Batangas in the West, Malvar, and Balete in the South, Sto. Tomas in the
East, and Calamba City, and Laguna in the North. Because of its proximity to
major growth centers like Metro Manila and Batangas City, the city of Tanauan
is a recipient of urbanization. The City is also strategically surrounded by
important life support eco-systems; Taal Lake, Mount Makiling, and Laguna
Lake eco-system.

As Tanauan is situated between two volcanoes,

Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano, its geologic structure
makes it prone to volcanic activities. The City is
mostly composed of Pliocene to quaternary volcanic
rocks of agglomerate, tuffs, cinders, andesite, dacite,
and pyroclastic layers. Thus, the City’s geographical
composition mostly came from igneous materials
 SLOPE AND ELEVATION
The majority of the areas in Tanauan City belong to a 0 to 15 percent
slope that is undulating to rolling. Most of the areas with steep slopes
of more than 65 percent are located in Barangays Sulpoc, Montana,
San Jose, Maugat, Ambulong, Bañadero, Talaga, Banjo West, portions
of Darasa, and Poblacion 3.

Steep hills and mountains with slopes of 30 to 65 percent are located

in Suplang, Sulpoc, Balele, Wawa, Boot and Maria Paz. Barangays that
belong to 0 to 3 percent slope are portions of Laurel, Malaking Pulo,
Altura Matanda, Altura Bata, Altura South, Montana, Luyos, Cale,
Bilog-bilog, Pantay Bata, Pantay Matanda, Sala, Pagaspas, Trapiche,
Poblacion Area, Natatas, Bagumbayan, Hidalgo, Sambat and Darasa.
The slope in these barangays is gently sloping to undulating. The rest
of the barangays have 8 to 15 percent slopes that are undulating to
rolling. Mt. Makiling, with a spot elevation of 1090m, is approximately
within four (4) to five (5) kilometers from the city.

The majority of the city is composed of broad alluvial plains while

portions of Trapiche, Santor, and Natatas are foot slopes. The river
systems belong to encampments that can be found all over the City.
 SOIL TYPE

LIPA LOAM
This comprises about 1,354.1 hectares or 12% of the total land area of the
city. This type of soil can be found on the southeastern side of the city. All of
the urban barangays have this type of soil and portions of rural barangays,
namely: Banjo West, Banjo East, Hidalgo, Mabini, Tinurik, and
Bagumbayan.

Lipa loam, like the Ibaan loam, is a residual soil representing the
decomposition products of the underlying volcanic tuff material. It is dark
brown, very friable, mellow, and easy to cultivate. Its depth ranges from 25
to 35 centimeters. The subsoil is dark, and loamy in texture, and becomes
heavy and waxy at a depth of 75 centimeters or more. In some areas, some
gravels and concretions are exposed in highly eroded sloppy, and hilly
portions. According to Dorsey, this type of soil evidence is of lasting fertility.
It has the best physical characteristics that can be found in any soil.
However, the present system of agriculture has led to the depletion of the
soil because of the pronounced effect of erosion. This type of soil is well-
developed in Lipa, Malvar, and Tanauan.

LIPA LOAM (DEEP PHASE)

This type of soil covers about 2,541.4 or 23% of the total land area of the
city. It is usually found in the eastern portion of the city, along the San Juan
River and some adjacent barangays. Lipa loam (deep phase) consists of 25
to 35 centimeters of surface soil and 57 to 100 centimeters of subsoil. The
parent material is about 120 to 150 centimeters from the surface. These
areas are located on the lowland of Santo Tomas and East of Lipa, near
Halaraya Mountain
CLIMATIC CONDITION
Tanauan City’s climate falls on the Type I classification, which
is described as having two seasons: dry from November to April
and wet during the rest of the year. The maximum rain period is
from June to September.

TEMPERATURE
Average temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C (77°F to 93°F).
The warmest months typically occur from March to May,
while the coolest months are from December to February.

RAINFALL
Tanauan City has different rainy and dry seasons. The wet
season runs from June through October. The city gets a lot of
rain throughout the rainy season, peaking in July and August.
In contrast, the dry season stretches from November to May,
with January and February being the driest.

HUMIDITY
Humidity levels can be quite high, especially during the wet
season, making it feel hotter than the actual temperature. The
humidity tends to decrease during the dry season.

TYPHOON
Typhoons hit Tanauan City, as they do in many other parts of
the Philippines, especially from June to November, which is
typhoon season. Typhoons can bring strong winds, heavy rain,
and possibly floods.
CLIMATE MAP

TANAUAN CITY

1ST TYPE
Two pronounced seasons: dry
from November to April and wet
during the rest of the year.

3RD TYPE
Seasons are not very
pronounced, relatively dry from
November to April, and wet
during the rest of the year.
 DEMOGRAPHICS
The population of the City of Tanauan as of 01 May 2020 is 193,936 based on
the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH). This accounts for about
6.67 percent of Batangas population in 2020. The 2020 population is higher by
20,570 than the population of 173,366 in 2015, and 41,543 more than the
population of 152,393 in 2010. Moreover, it is higher by 76,397 compared with the
population of 117,539 in 2000. The population increased by 2.39 percent annually
from 2015 to 2020. By comparison, the rate at which the population of the
city/municipality grew from 2010 to 2015 was higher at 2.48 percent.

Among the forty-five (45) barangays of the City of Tanauan, Darasa had the
biggest population in 2020 with 23,987 persons, followed by Balele with 9,995
persons, Trapiche with 7,842 persons, Bagumbayan with 7,657 persons, and
Ambulong with 7,241 persons. Pagaspas was the fastest-growing barangay in
the city/municipality with an annual population growth rate (PGR) of 7.97
percent from 2015 to 2020. It was followed by Darasa with a PGR of 6.78, Balele
with 5.97 percent, Sambat with 4.41 percent, and Sala with 3.96 percent.
Poblacion Barangay 2 posted the lowest barangay PGR of -6.37.

Altura Matanda has the smallest population with 604 persons, followed by
Santol (Doña Jacoba Garcia) with 608 persons, AlturaSouth with 781 persons,
Poblacion Barangay 2 with 1,034 persons, and Hidalgo with 1,156 persons. In the
tenth place, for least populous barangay is Laurel with 1,514 persons.
 ECONOMIC STATUS
Tanauan is known as an agricultural trading center of Calabarzon. Agricultural
products from Calabarzon and as far as the Mimaropa and Bicol regions are
being sent here before they reach Metro Manila public markets. Aside from
being an important agricultural center, Tanauan is also one of the Philippines'
major industrial centers nowadays hosting four industrial parks which is home
to various multinational companies and tourism facilities. The annual regular
revenue of Tanauan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,006,017,528.14.
EDUCATION
PRIMARY
Early childhood education is widely
available in Tanauan City, with numerous
daycare centers and private pre-schools
catering to young children. Tanauan City
has a network of public and private
elementary schools that provide primary
education to students. There are 18
public elementary schools and 18 private
schools.
SECONDARY TERTIARY
The city also offers public and private Several tertiary institutions, including
high schools, ensuring access to
colleges and universities, are located in
secondary education for its youth. Local
or near Tanauan City, offering a variety
governments and educational
of degree programs to students.
institutions frequently work together to
Tanauan City is home to numerous
provide financial aid and scholarships to
colleges and universities where
deserving students, ensuring that
students can pursue undergraduate
education remains accessible.
and graduate degrees in a variety of
Numerous institutions in Tanauan City
disciplines. In order to prepare
are integrating technology into the
students for specific professions or
learning process in order to promote
trades, vocational and technical
digital literacy and enhance the
educational experience. schools provide specialized training
and skill-building courses.
 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The City of Tanauan is a gateway to Batangas City and other southern
towns, cities, and provinces. As such, the quality and condition of roads,
drainage systems, and other transportation facilities play a very important
role. Moreover, those infrastructures are very good indicators of economic
development and progress. In highly urbanized areas, skyways, flyovers,
and footbridges are built because of an increase in vehicular and non-
vehicular traffic, while in rural areas the demand for widened and paved
roads also increases due mainly to the same reason. Motorists always
clamor for paved roads to shorten travel time and increase safety and
travel comfort.

The city’s main modes of public transport are jeepneys and tricycles.
Tricycles are used for short trips within the city proper and adjacent
barangays, while jeepneys shuttle passengers to different barangays and
other neighboring cities and municipalities. Buses traverse through
Tanauan but there are no bus terminals in the city

JEEPNEYS TRICYCLES BUSES

UTILITY
PROVIDERS
POWER SUPPLY
BATELEC II
Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(BATELEC II) is the primary electricity
supplier to the City of Tanauan. With
its headquarters located in Antipolo
del Norte, Lipa City, it is one of the two
electric cooperatives distributing
electricity in Batangas Province.
With an initial capital of Php 28M
obtained as a loan from the National
Electrification Administration (NEA) to
supply electricity to rural and urban
areas, the cooperative began
operations in 1978, but Tanauan was
not covered until 1980.
MERALCO
The industrial area of the City located
in Barangay Pantay Bata, Pantay
Matanda, Ulango, and Laurel, managed
and developed by First Philippine
Industrial Park, where multinational
companies are situated, is being served
by MERALCO. In industrial areas with
high power needs, reliable and adequate
power sources affect the choice of
location. Power outages and
interruptions hinder locator and industry
efficiency.
Industrial Barangays border San Tomas
and Calamba, where MERALCO provides
electricity and is ideal for industrial
expansion. Due to its closeness,
MERALCO can easily supply energy to
FPIP and a tiny section of Barangay
Laurel.
UTILITY
PROVIDERS
TELECOMMUNICATION

PLDT
SMART COMMUNICATIONS
GLOBE TELECOM.
DIGITEL TELECOM.

Regarding landline communication services,

PLDT and Globe are the only existing facilities that
offer the service. PLDT maintains a single account
for subscribers in Sto. Tomas, Malvar, and Tanauan
have 5,512 active lines, of which 80 percent belong
to Tanauan residents. PLDT serves 21 of Tanauan
City's 48 barangays.
UTILITY
PROVIDERS
WATER SUPPLY

TANAUAN WATER DISTRICT

Tanauan Water District (TWD) is the major organized water utility
company in Tanauan, Batangas. TWD was established under
Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No.52 of Tanauan in 1987 under
Presidential Decree(PD) 198 or "The Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973".
TWD was established and began operations on May 1, 1988, after receiving
the Conditional Certificate of Conformance (CCC) No.333 from the Local
Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) on March 8, 1988.

Tanauan Water District is the only provider of potable water and refuse
water treatment facilities in the city. Tanauan Water District remains an
active partner with the City of Tanauan in driving inclusive growth by
realizing its vision through its dedicated board, competent management
team, and motivated and skilled workforce that adopts continuous
improvement in sustaining operation that engages stakeholders.
 CULTURE

Tanauan City is home to scenic nature’s beauty,

attractive investment opportunities, rich culture, and
historical heritage, superb adventure, and vigorous
industrialization. The natural wealth of its land and the
dynamism and resourcefulness of its people pave the
way to competitiveness, bringing the city to the crest
of progress and advancement.

A Colorful Lifetime Investment

Because of its vibrant culture and diverse
people, Tanauan City is also referred to as the
City of Colors. Colorful paintings can be seen on
the city's streets that are both visually appealing
and soothing to its residents and tourists

MUSEO NI
APOLINARIO MABINI
In 1939, the people of Talaga Tanauan
donated to the Municipal Council a piece
of land to be used for the Mabini Historical
Marker. The site is also where his remains
are interred after being transferred from
Manila in 1957. A replica of the house of
Mabini was reconstructed and was built on
the very spot where the hero was born.
Since then, the shrine has remained an
inspiration and symbol of greatness for
every Filipino.
KNOWN AND
FAMOUS STRUCTURES
JOSE P. LAUREL
ANCESTRAL HOUSE
Born of notable but humble parents,
Pres. Jose P. Laurel. The late president’s
ancestral house was built in 1880 and was
restored in 1964. It takes in valued works,
furniture and personal effects which serve
as ancestral bequest of the great
statesman and political leader. At present,
the ancestral house stands proud
reminding everyone, tourists and visitors
alike, that there stood a man who
defended his countrymen during the
Japanese period.
OLD MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AND TANAUAN CITY MUSEUM
It was constructed during 1928-1937.
From 1951-1957, it accommodated various
offices such as the Municipal Library,
Treasury, Police Department, NSO, Post
Office and the Registry of Deeds. In 1960. In
1996 it underwent total reconstruction,
where he insinuated that the central
portion be the Tanauan City Museum to
house a collection of priceless memorabilia
of Tanaueños to uphold Tanauan’s history
and culture. The museum is one of the
most visited landmarks in the city as it
continuously inspires and educates visitors
on the rich heritage of Tanauan.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
PARISH CHURCH
It was first built in 1881, the design was
heavily influenced by Romanesque and
Renaissance architecture. Today, it
continuously serves the religious needs of
Tanaueños by uplifting their spiritual
individuality. It is also a pilgrimage site
where the faithful can come and enrich
their spiritual relation to God. During the
Lenten Season, the church is frequented
by people from various parts of the country
who were joining the Visita Iglesia.
LAND USE AND ZONING LAWS

LAND USE
Tanauan is a municipality with a mix of urban and rural areas, with land
use ranging from residential to industrial zones. Urban development in the
municipality of Tanauan involves expanding infrastructure like roads and
transportation systems, as well as constructing residential, commercial,
and industrial buildings to accommodate the growing population and
stimulate economic activity. However, specific land use details may change
over time due to urban development and local government policies.

ZONING LAWS
Zoning laws regulate how different areas of the city can be used and
developed. The City Government of Tanauan typically enforces zoning
regulations to ensure orderly growth and development. Zoning laws can
dictate things like building height, setbacks, land use restrictions, and the
types of structures that can be built in specific zones. There may be
residential zones, commercial zones, industrial zones, and agricultural
zones, among others.
 WATER RESOURCES

GROUNDWATER
Groundwater is an extremely valuable resource. This resource comprises
approximately 0.6% of the hydrosphere. This extremely essential resource
is one of Tanauan City's potable water sources. Groundwater is a
component of the subsurface water that completely saturates the bedrock
zone's pore spaces. It is held in the unsaturated zone by the capillary zone,
which contributes to the mineral surfaces. In Tanauan City, the water level
is 38 meters below the earth (relative to the mean sea level). Based on the
Batangas water level contour map, the migration pattern of subterranean
water in Tanauan is toward Taal Lake.

Based on Potential Area Ground Water Development, Tanauan City is

deemed a low-yielding area. Its aquifer is regarded as expectable,
indicating high productivity wells may not be anticipated because of their
limited recharge volume.

Tanauan and Sto. Tomas areas are abundant in subterranean water

resources, according to a study conducted by TANWD, and the number of
discharges during the study was greater than the sum of natural and
artificial discharges in these areas.
 WATER RESOURCES

TAAL LAKE
The Taal Lake is situated in the southwest region of Tanauan City. The
lake is 200 meters deep and 127 square kilometers in size. Six (6) barangays
are located along the coasts of Taal Lake, namely Ambulong, Bañadero,
Gonzales, Wawa, Boot, and Maria Paz.

SAN JUAN RIVER

The 33.5 km San Juan River flows through Malvar, Sto. Tomas, Tanauan,
Calamba, and Lipa. Water depth in the river fluctuates from 0.04m to 20m.
The San Juan River is one of 24 sub-watersheds in Laguna de Bay (SJRRP,
2000). Organic contaminants in the San Juan River are likely from home
and animal wastes spilled or thrown into streams during heavy rains.

SPRINGS
Numerous springs and seepages are found on the slopes and flanks of
Mt. Makiling. This leaves just three (3) springs as viable municipal water
sources. La Tondeña Mineral Water Plant uses a mineral water spring in
Banjo West. The principal source is Mineral water from five springs inside
the 6-hectare SirangTobok facility. The springs in Makiling Watershed flow
into Taal Lake. Spring water is pumped at a rate of 700-1,000 gallons per
minute, staggered (LLDA, 2000).
ECOSYSTEM PROFILE
There are four major ecosystems that can be found in the city, namely, the coastal
ecosystem, the agricultural ecosystem, the forest ecosystem and the urban ecosystem.

The ecosystem of Tanauan City is divided into four, namely, Coastal, Agricultural, Forest
and Urban ecosystems. This profile is based on the SAFDZ map.

COASTAL ECOSYSTEM
BARANGAY: Maria Paz, Boot, Wawa, Gonzales, Bañadero,
Ambulong

AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM
BARANGAY: Altura Bata, Altura Matanda, Altura South,
Malaking Pulo, Pantay Bata, Cale, Luyos, Bilog-bilog, Santor,
Sala, Trapiche, Bagumbayan, Balele, Hidalgo, Portion of Darasa,
Montaña, Janopol, Tinurk

FOREST ECOSYSTEM
BARANGAY: Suplang, Portion of Ambulong, Gonzales, Wawa,
Bañadero, Maria Paz, Boot, Mabini, Bagbag, Banjo West,
Portion of Balele, Tinurik, Laurel

URBAN ECOSYSTEM
BARANGAY: Poblacion 1 - 7, Sambat, Portion of Darasa
 LAND CAPABILITY

Land capability refers to a

piece of land's capacity to
sustain a particular land use.
It is important because land
will degrade if it is used
beyond its capacity.

RESULT:
The land capability category for the majority of
the barangays is a light condition limitation with a
deep soil profile composed of loamy and clayey
soil. Those adjacent to streams or rivers have low
to medium fertility while the rest have moderate
soil conditions and rugged mountains
GEO-HAZARD Tanauan is susceptible to various hazards. The
eruption of the well-known Taal Volcano is one of
the most destructive threats. In the bay surge
scenario, where a volcano erupts on its flanks, the
NAME OF BARANGAY POPULATION PHIVOLCS has designated a 17-kilometer-radius
buffer zone as the safest location.
GONZALES 1,701
In the event that the Taal volcano erupts, those
low-lying lakeshore barangays are at high risk
MA. PAZ 2,278 of ashfall. It is probable that they will receive
more than 10 centimeters of debris. The
remainder of the city may receive 1-10 cm of
BAGBAG 2,761 debris. Barangay Darasa, Suplang, Santol, and
portions of Malaking Pulo and Laurel may receive
BOOT 4,207 less than one (1) centimeter of ash. Due to the
magnitude of the volcanic eruption's impact, a
detailed action plan is required.
WAWA 1,439
If Taal Volcano erupts, there is a chance of acid
BANADERO 3, 022 rain in all areas of Tanauan City and
neighboring communities due to volcanic gases
that the volcano could release as high as three
AMBULONG 5,461 thousand meters. Whenever such events occur,
precautions must be taken.

These barangays are prone to flash floods and

landslides.
 SOIL EROSION
Due to its topography and soil type, the lakeshore and its
surrounding hilly barangays are vulnerable to soil erosion and
degradation. Farmers cultivate their land, which contributes to
soil erosion and degradation. These barangays are situated
close to or alongside Taal Lake. As high-intensity development
continues, the siltation of creeks and rivers that serve as
natural drainage systems will be exacerbated, which would
worsen floods in rural barangays. Barangays with deep
streams that serve as natural waterways are especially
susceptible to erosion. It is bad for crop production when there
are significant rains because topsoil is being swept away,
leaving less fertile subsoil. To avoid potential landslides and
deterioration, these places require measures for soil
conservation and management. An environment
management system needs to be given top priority in the
Poblacion region to prevent the environmental situation from
getting worse and decrease the negative consequences of
climate change.

For the events mentioned above, the City Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Council has created a backup
plan. From the evacuation procedure through the
rehabilitation of the impacted districts, they had planned for
the incidents. A series of familiarization drills and exercises will
be performed after the planning.
 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED

FLOOD
NUMBER NUMBER OF
AREA / SPECIFIC
OF TOTAL
BARANGAY LOCATION
FAMILIES POPULATION
AFFECTED AFFECTED

In Tanauan City, there have been identified flood- Bagumbayan Zone 3 and 4 409 3230
prone areas. These Flood-prone areas require rapid
action to limit further damage from powerful
typhoons. Inadequate drainage systems and P. Gonzales ST & San
inappropriate waste disposal practices could cause Poblacion 1 426 2017
Juan River
flooding by clogging waterways.

The Department of Public Works and Highways Ulango - 409 856

implemented flood control projects after upgrading
and widening the national roadways, which reduced
flooding issues on the road portions where the project Low lying areas near
Ambulong 200 805
was completed. It is anticipated that flooding in creeks & shoreline
Poblacion will be reduced as a result of the City
Government of Tanauan's completion of the drainage Hospital-National
system master plan in the Poblacion area. Santor 100 608
Hwy Ilaya

However, flooding issues persist in low-lying rural

Barangays like Hidalgo, Bagumbayan, Trapiche, Sala, Janopol
Pagaspas, Altura Bata, Altura Matanda, Altura South, - - 563
Occidental
Malaking Pulo, Sulpoc, and Montaña. These issues were
made worse by the extensive conversion of adjacent
barangays with higher elevations from agriculture to Boot
Purok 6, Brgy Road
36 300
residential land use that did not utilize natural from crossing-chapel
drainage systems.
*Top 7 flood prone barangays. CRRMMC, 2014
COASTAL BARANGAYS

Taal Lake is considered the natural catch

basin of surface runoff of more than 65,000
hectares of land, now declared as the Taal
Volcano Protected Area Landscape. This covers
12 local government units in the Province of
Batangas and Tagaytay City, Cavite.

Barangays along the River Banks of San Juan River:

Darasa
Poblacion 1, 2, 3 & 4
Pagaspas
Trapiche
PantayMatanda
Pantay Bata
Ulango
Laurel
San Juan River plays a vital role in addressing the flooding
problem of the city of Tanauan. The outfall of storm drains and
drainage systems is tapped directly into this body of water or
creeks, canals, and tributary rivers connected to the San Juan
River. In Barangay Darasa, Poblacion 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Barangay
Pagaspas, the river is broad and deep, and there is no record
that the river overflows.
 BASE SURGE
In case of volcanic eruption, only Napayong Island and
Sitio Mahabang Buhangin are susceptible to base surges.
Therefore, evacuation of all inhabitants in these areas is
recommended when there is a threat of volcanic eruption.

The majority of Tanauan City's lands have a slope of 0% to

15% and are rolling or undulating. In Barangays Sulpoc,
Montana, San Jose, Maugat, Ambulong, Baadero, Talaga,
Banjo West, portions of Darasa, and Poblacion 3, the
majority of the lands have steep slopes of more than 65
percent.

Suplang, Suploc, Balele, Wawa, Boot, and Maria Paz all

have mountains and steep hills with slopes ranging from 30
to 65 percent. A section of Laurel, Malaking Pulo, Altura
Matanda, Altura Bata, Altura South, Montana, Luyos, Cale,
Bilog-bilog, Pantay Bata, Pantay Matanda, Sala, Pagaspas,
Trapiche, Poblacion Area, Natatas, Bagumbayan, Hidalgo,
Sambat, and Darasa are among the barangays that fall
within this range. These barangays have a slightly sloping
or undulating grade. The remaining barangays have an 8–
15% slope that ranges from rolling to undulating. With a
spot height of 1090 meters, Mt. Makiling is only a few
kilometers away from the city.
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PROFILE
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TYPHOON FLOOD STORM SURGES LANDSLIDES

Tanauan City is susceptible Tanauan City frequently Typhoons may cause Some areas of Tanauan
to typhoons, which can experiences flooding due storm surges in the City, particularly those in
bring heavy precipitation, to its low-lying coastline coastal cities. These rugged or mountainous
powerful gusts, and storm areas and the presence of surges can lead to the terrain, are susceptible to
surges. During typhoon numerous rivers and inundation of low-lying landslides during heavy
season, typically from June streams. Heavy areas with seawater, precipitation or seismic
to November, the city precipitation, flooding causing severe activity. These landslides
frequently experiences rivers, and insufficient devastation to residences, can endanger locals and
typhoon-related drainage systems can businesses, and disrupt transportation
catastrophes. cause flash floods and infrastructure. routes.
protracted inundation.
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EARTHQUAKE VOLCANIC HEALTH
ACTIVITY EPIDEMICS
Tanauan City is located in a Tanauan City lies near the Other than natural
seismically active region, so active Taal Volcano. disasters, Tanauan City,
earthquakes are possible at Ashfall from Taal's like other urban areas, is
any time. If they originate eruptions can impact air susceptible to health
beneath the sea, quality, agriculture, and epidemics, such as
earthquakes can cause infrastructure, resulting in infectious diseases. The
structural damage, the displacement of city must have adequate
landslides, and tsunamis, locals. healthcare facilities and
depending on their emergency response
magnitude and proximity. plans to manage such
situations.
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

ROADS & TRANSPORTATION: POWER SUPPLY:

Insufficient farm-to-market roads.
Difficulty in the delivery of goods and services to and from
urban area and vice versa.
Inadequacy of roads in urban areas.
Traffic congestion in the city proper and increased in number
of road accidents.
Flood.
Discomfort to pedestrians and traffic congestion.
Insufficient power supply for commercial & industrial
structures.
Frequent power interruption which leads to decreases of
investors.
Unregulated, disorderly installation of poles and distribution
lines .
Traffic congestion in the city proper and increased in number
of road accidents.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND WATER SUPPLY:

TECHNOLOGY (ICT): Ongoing installment of piping system.
Intermittent connections. Residents complaining about the slow progress of installing,
Slows down communications, coordination and transactions. which also causes traffic in most of barangays.
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

SAFETY & SECURITY: UTILITIES:

Prone to Volcanic Smog
Recent activities of Taal Volcano brought volcanic smog
resulting to suspension of classes & healthcare problems.
Crime Rate
The crime index and recorded criminal cases of Tanauan City
is relatively high.
Insufficient waste disposal and signage system
Frequent issues of improper waste disposal still arise in the
city of Tanauan.
Unregulated drainages
Drainages, specifically near the road networks, concerns a lot
of citizen since it causes traffic and accidents.

COMFORTABILITY:
Motor Exhaust Pipe Noise
Noise coming from multiple exhaust motor bring nuisance
among the residents. MOBILITY:
Inadequate walkways, sidewalks & bikelanes
Drainage waste & odor Difficult to determine sidewalks and road lanes as well as
The unpleasant smell coming from improper drainage some are inaccessible to differently abled persons or PWD.
concerns many residents of the area.
NEWS INFORMATION
 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Disaster Preparedness and
Resilience
Continue to invest in disaster preparedness,
including early warning systems, evacuation
plans, and public education on disaster risk
reduction.
Regularly review and update building codes
and infrastructure standards to ensure they
are resilient to natural disasters like
typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic
eruptions.
Economic Diversification
Encourage economic diversification beyond
agriculture by supporting small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
attracting investments in various industries.
Explore opportunities for eco-tourism
development, given the city's proximity to
natural attractions like Taal Volcano.
Education and Skill
Development
Prioritize education by improving the
quality of schools and expanding access to
education, particularly in underserved areas.
Promote vocational and technical training
programs to provide students with practical
skills and enhance employability.
Environmental Conservation
Implement environmental conservation
programs to protect the city's natural
resources, including water bodies, forests,
and coastal areas.
Promote sustainable agricultural practices
to reduce soil erosion and pollution.
Infrastructure
Development
Invest in road maintenance and expansion
to improve transportation within the city
and connectivity with neighboring areas.
Develop efficient public transportation
systems to reduce traffic congestion and air
pollution.
The city was not able to fully utilize its 20%
Development Fund (DF) amounting to
326,200,000 pesos as of 2022.
Healthcare Services
Enhance healthcare services by expanding
and upgrading healthcare facilities,
particularly in rural areas.
Collaborate with national and international
organizations to address public health
concerns and provide access to healthcare
for all residents.
 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Local Governance and

Cultural Preservation Community Engagement
Transparency
Preserve and celebrate the city's cultural Foster community involvement in decision- Promote transparency, accountability, and
heritage through cultural festivals, making processes and development good governance practices within the local
museums, and historical sites. initiatives to ensure that residents' voices government.
Encourage the documentation and are heard. Engage in participatory budgeting to
promotion of local arts and crafts. Promote volunteerism and civic allocate resources based on community
engagement for the betterment of Tanauan needs and priorities.
City.

Tourism Promotion Technology and Innovation Security and Safety

Develop and market Tanauan City as a Embrace digital transformation and Continue to prioritize the safety and security
tourist destination, showcasing its natural innovation to improve public services, of residents by strengthening law
beauty, historical sites, and cultural streamline administrative processes, and enforcement, community policing, and
attractions. promote entrepreneurship. crime prevention programs.
Create tourist-friendly infrastructure and Invest in digital literacy programs for Collaborate with neighboring cities and
services to cater visitors. residents of all ages. municipalities to address regional security
concerns.
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INSPIRATION FROM MULTIPLE PROPOSALS & RESEARCHES

REFERENCES

Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Tanauan City (2015-2025)

Tanauan City Government(2022), A Brief History of our City
https://tanauancity.gov.ph/history/
Philippine Statistics Authority, Household Population of Tanauan City
https://www.psa.gov.ph/
Executive Summary of Tanauan City
pdfhttps://coa.gov.ph/download/5264/batangas/68455/tanauan-city-
executive-summary-2021.pdf