Tagaytay City

Tagaytay City

Tagaytay City is located in the province of Cavite in the Philippines. This city is one of the most popular tourist destinations within the country and is only 55 kilometers away from Manila by road. Tagaytay City provides a spectacular view of the Taal Volcano. The city is also considered to be the second summer capital of the country, next to Baguio City, because of its cool climate due to its high altitude.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Tagaytay City

Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A)

Province: Cavite

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—45,287.
Density—697 per km².

Area: 66.1 km²

Barangays: 35

Congressional district: 3rd district of Cavite

Class: 3rd class; partially urban; component city

Table of contents

1 Geography
2 History
3 External Links

Geography

Tagaytay City lies on top of the Tagaytay Ridge, which, at 640 meters above sea level, is the highest point in Cavite. The ridge provides a spectacular view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in Batangas. This view supports Tagaytay's main industry, which is tourism.