Talisay | ||
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Municipality | ||
Talisay Municipal Hall
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Map of Camarines Norte with Talisay highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 14°08′N 122°55′E / 14.13°N 122.92°ECoordinates: 14°08′N 122°55′E / 14.13°N 122.92°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Bicol (Region V) | |
Province | Camarines Norte | |
District | 2nd district | |
Barangays | 15 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ronnie P. Magana | |
Area | ||
• Total | 30.76 km2 (11.88 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census) | ||
• Total | 25,841 | |
• Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 4602 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
Talisay is a fourth class municipality in the Province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. It has a total land area of 3,076 hectares (7,600 acres), making it the smallest municipality in the province. As of the 2015 census, the town, which was named after the big trees that abound in its poblacion, has a population of 25,841 people, most of which are farmers.
The fertile soil, gentle topography (averaging about 10 metres (33 ft) above sea-level) and suitable climate are the main reasons why agriculture is the economic backbone of the town. Rice and coconut farming are the major agricultural activities for most of the barangays and fishing is the second thriving industry particularly in the coastal barangays.
Talisayons have a deep concern for education. A family no matter how poor, sends their children to school. Talisay has a very long list of successful professionals in various fields such as medicine, law, engineering, architecture, education, law enforcement and military service, banking, business, sports, entertainment, marketing and many more. The incumbent mayor is Ronnie Magana and vice mayor Juancho Zantua Ramores.
Talisayons are fond of arts and music. The municipality holds singing and dance competitions throughout the year usually held at the public plaza.
Talisay is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Talisay, Camarines Norte, was 25,841 people, with a density of 840 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,200 inhabitants per square mile.