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Also known as Province of Batangas

Batangas, officially the Province of Batangas ( ), is a first class province of the Philippines located in the southwestern part of Luzon in the Calabarzon region. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 2,994,795, making it the 7th most populous province in the country. Its capital is the city of Batangas, and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north, and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name, Kumintáng.

Key facts

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Batangas
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Flag of Batangas (2023).jpg
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120x80px
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Seal of Batangas.png
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120x80px
Settlement.motto
"Rich Batangas!"
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Himno ng Batangan (Batangas Hymn)
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Location in the Philippines
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yes
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8
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Country
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Region
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Founded
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December 8, 1581
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Capital
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Largest city
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Lipa
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Governor

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Lalawigan ng Batangas
Population
2994795
Area
3119.75
Official website
www.batangas.gov.ph
Image
BatangasCapitoljf0149 02.JPG
Households
716192
Dialing code
43
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native label
Batangas
Commons category
Batangas
inception
1581-00-00
postal code
4200–4234
electorate
1958794
poverty incidence
4.30
total assets
31999034591.55
fiscal/tax revenue
6697538624.81
total liabilities
4207110968.45
total expenditure
5771357221.38
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Batangas, officially the Province of Batangas ( ), is a first class province of the Philippines located in the southwestern part of Luzon in the Calabarzon region. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 2,994,795, making it the 7th most populous province in the country. Its capital is the city of Batangas, and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north, and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name, Kumintáng.

The province of Batangas was billed as the second richest province in the Philippines by the Commission on Audit by the year 2020. It has been the second richest province in the country for two consecutive years. In 2020, its provincial government posted a record high of ₱25.2 billion worth of assets, the largest in Calabarzon and the whole Luzon.

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