Historical Context
Barangay Tanauan is a residential and agricultural community located in the municipality of Tanza, Cavite. Situated along the busy Governor's Drive near the border of Trece Martires, it had a recorded population of 2,604 during the 2020 Census.
The barangay was established with the goal of providing a peaceful, orderly, and prosperous life for its residents. Over the years, infrastructure and livelihoods have continuously progressed under the leadership of dedicated public servants.
Origin of the Name "Tanauan"
The name "Tanauan" originates from the Tagalog root word "tanaw," meaning "to look at" or "to view."
There are two widely accepted local theories regarding the town's etymology, which relate to both the natural environment and historical function of the area.
This explanation is based on linguistic and cultural interpretation rather than an official historical record.
Historical Population
The population of Tanza grew from 8,792 in 1903 to 312,116 in 2020, an increase of 303,324 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 7.01%, or an increase of 85,928 people, from the previous population of 226,188 in 2015.
| Census Date |
Population |
Annualized Growth Rate |
| 1903 Mar 2 |
8,792 |
— |
| 1918 Dec 31 |
9,464 |
0.47% |
| 1939 Jan 1 |
16,328 |
2.76% |
| 1948 Oct 1 |
18,183 |
1.11% |
| 1960 Feb 15 |
24,256 |
2.57% |
| 1970 May 6 |
32,691 |
2.96% |
| 1975 May 1 |
37,353 |
2.71% |
| 1980 May 1 |
43,675 |
3.18% |
| 1990 May 1 |
61,785 |
3.53% |
| 1995 Sep 1 |
77,839 |
4.42% |
| 2000 May 1 |
110,517 |
7.81% |
| 2007 Aug 1 |
171,795 |
6.27% |
| 2010 May 1 |
188,755 |
3.49% |
| 2015 Aug 1 |
226,188 |
3.50% |
| 2020 May 1 |
312,116 |
7.01% |
Municipality Population Growth (1903-2020)
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