Place:Tayabas, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines

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NameTayabas
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates14.017°N 121.583°E
Located inQuezon, CALABARZON, Philippines
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Tayabas, officially known as the City of Tayabas, is a 6th class component city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 112,658 people.

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 known 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 is 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. It is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through Rizal and Laguna East Via Manila East Road or via South Luzon Expressway.

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