administrative division
capital
Batangas City is the capital of the province of Batangas, Luzon, Philippines southwestern port city . Batangas is located in the northeastern part of the Bay of Galleons next (CALUMPANG) estuary on the north side, about 90 kilometers south of Manila. The Philippines is one of two major oil port, is one of refining base in the province. Population 155,000 (1983). Manila has rail and road links, marinas along the coast shipping. Rice, sugar, corn, coconut and fish distribution center. Oil refining and sawmill.
geography
Location
Batangas province located southwest of Luzon, Laguna and Cavite north, east Quezon province. After Verde Island corridor to the south that is the island of Mindoro, that is west of the South China Sea.
Climate
The port is a tropical monsoon climate, prevailing southerly winds. The annual average temperature 25 ~ 30 ℃. Typhoon season about five times a year. The annual average rainfall of about 3000mm. For the half-day influx of Hong Kong, an average tidal range 1.5m. Shore cranes and handling equipment 254 ~ 305mm diameter pipeline and the like. Another offshore mooring berths maximum super tanker of 300,000 dwt. There tug assist berthing, but must contact the (MANILA) transferred to the port of Manila. During the holidays as needed, it can be arranged to work.
Travel
Diving
Eagle angle (EAGLE POINT) located in Batangas Province Dolphin Bay, with rich beautiful coral, dolphins, sharks and sea turtles and so famous. It is a paradise for diving enthusiasts.
Tagaytay
Batangas province is the most famous Tagaytay (Tagatay) volcanic island scenic spot. Tagaytay because overlooking Taal Lake panorama and the world's smallest active volcano Taal is famous for, and because of the cool climate, beautiful scenery and was "little Geneva" and "Little Baguio" (Baguio is the summer capital of the Philippines) reputation, Metro Manila is a summer resort area.
Taal Lake
located in the territory of the province of Batangas Tagaytay southeast foot of the mountain, lake 20 km long, 15 km wide, sparkling blue lake, Lake of the center is the famous "Taal volcano Island." The volcano is the lowest Philippines, surrounded by the lake surrounded by volcanoes. Its highest point is only 300 meters above sea level. There is one intermediate volcanic crater lakes, also known as "crater", an area of only about one square kilometers, the lake has caused the mountains, the mountains there are beautiful views of the lake. In more than 50 volcanoes in the Philippines, Taal Volcano is one of the lowest-lying, most active and an active volcano, is the world's lowest-lying volcano. Siwubainian, the Taal Volcano has erupted more than 40 times.