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In his report to the people, Tanauan City's “Iron Man” wished his city to be known nationally as the “City of Colors.” Tanauan City is home to scenic nature's beauty, attractive investment opportunities, rich culture and historical heritage, superb adventure and vigorous industrialization.

Tanauan, one of the oldest town in the province of Batangas became a 1st class municipality in 1996 and eventually became a city by virtue of Republic Ac 9005, otherwise known as “An Act converting the Municipality of Tanauan into a Component City to be known as the City of Tanauan, enaceted on February 2, 2001.

HISTORY AND CULTURE It is believed that the name came from a fortress with a watchtower built by the Augustinian friars and natives. The watchtower allowed them to monitor incoming “champans” or boats of traders or pirates entering through the Pansipit River, Taal Lake.

Tanauan Water District (TWD) is the major organized water utility company in the city of Tanauan, Batangas. TWD was formed thru Resolution No. 52, series of 1987, by the Sangguniang Bayan of Tanauan on September 2, 1987. The first Board of Directors were appointed by the then mayor Sotero M.

The Old Tanauan Church Ruins are the most significant colonial period human remains archaeological site in the municipality.

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The Old Tanauan Church Ruins are the most significant colonial period human remains archaeological site in the municipality.