TAGAYTAY
Tagaytay, officially the City of Tagaytay (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Tagaytay) or simply known as Tagaytay
City, is a 2nd class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of
71,181 people.
It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations because of its scenery and cooler climate provided
by its altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides views of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of
the lake through various vantage points situated in the city.
Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city of Manila, only 59 kilometres (37 miles) away via Aguinaldo
Highway, providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of the huge metropolis.
Land area
Tagaytay has a total land area of 66.1 km2 (26 sq mi) which represents about 4.37% of the total area of the
Province of Cavite. It lies within 120° 56' longitude and 14° 6' latitude and overlooks Manila Bay to the North, Taal
Volcano and Lake to the south and Laguna de Bay to the east.
Topography
The southern and eastern portions of Tagaytay are covered by hills and mountains which is generally
forests, pine trees and open grasslands. The city lies along Tagaytay Ridge, a ridge stretching about 32 kilometres
(20 mi) from Mount Batulao in the west to Mount Sungay in the east with elevations averaging about 610 metres
(2,000 ft) above sea level. Mount Sungay, in Tagaytay, is the highest point of the province of Cavite at 709 metres
(2,326 ft).
The ridge, which overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas province, is the edge of Taal Caldera. The 25-by-30-
kilometre (16 mi × 19 mi) wide cavity is partially filled by Taal Lake. Tagaytay's built-up areas including the urban
center is situated in the relatively level top of the caldera rim but beyond the edge are deep ravines that drop steeply
to Taal Lake. The portions adjoining the municipalities of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo, Silang and Alfonso are level to
nearly level areas interspersed with very gently sloping surface. Across the southern edge of the lake on the
opposite side of the city is Mount Macolod, the highest point of the Taal Caldera rim.
Tourism
Tagaytay is considered to be the second Summer capital of the Philippines with the first being Baguio due to
its cool climate thus is a favored destination from those relatively more humid areas of the Philippines. Tagaytay is
also a destination for tourists seeking views of Taal Volcano and the surrounding lake. In 2015, the Department of
Tourism cited Tagaytay as the top tourist destination in the Calabarzon region. Among the most visited sites in
Tagaytay are the SM Sky Ranch, Ayala Malls Serin, Robinsons Summit Ridge, Picnic Grove Complex, People's
Park in the Sky, Halfway Zoo and different choices of restaurants known for serving the famous bulalo and
crispy tawilis. Fresh beef and vegetables are sold at Mahogany Market. The fruits stands are across the Tagaytay
City Market where the fresh tilapia from Taal Lake are marketed. Tagaytay's proximity to Metro Manila is attributed
to the tourism in the city. Tagaytay receives a seasonal influx of tourists during Christmas season and Holy Week,
and the city is a pilgrimage destination with churches, shrines, and retreat houses. The Taal Vista Hotel is a symbol
of Tagaytay's past.
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