Tayabas

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Tayabas

Geographical Address

Province
Postal Code
4327
latitude
14.04
longitude
121.65
Area
430/km2
Founded
1578
Division
Luzon
Region
IV-A

Tayabas, officially the City of Tayabas, (TagalogLungsod ng Tayabas), or simply known as Tayabas City, is a 6th class city in the province of QuezonPhilippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 99,779 people.[3]

It is known for lambanog (coconut arrack) and sweet food/delicacies, as well as tourism resorts. Tayabas is also known as the City of Festivals because of its colorful festivals. The city is famous for resorts, heritage houses, historical landmarks, more than 20 Spanish stone bridges with under-carvings from Filipino ancestors, nationally important archaic stone crosses from the 16th century which are believed to be homes of nature spirits, rest and recreation destination and festivities. It is the former capital of the Province of Tayabas, now Aurora and Quezon. The prevalent architectural sites of the city, including its bridges, has led numerous scholars to campaign its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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