Talisay | |
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Municipality of Talisay | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 14°08′08″N 122°55′28″E / 14.1356°N 122.9244°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Camarines Norte |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | 1908 |
Barangays | 15 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Donovan A. Mancenido |
• Vice Mayor | Ronnie P. Magana |
• Representative | Marisol C. Panotes |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 17,485 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 30.76 km2 (11.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Highest elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 27,244 |
• Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
• Households | 6,430 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 14.24 |
• Revenue | ₱ 109.1 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 291.8 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 97.63 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 115.8 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 4602 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog |
Talisay, officially the Municipality of Talisay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Talisay), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,244 people.[3]
The fertile soil, 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.
Talisay has programs and facilities for education. The municipality created successful professionals in various fields such as medicine, law, engineering, architecture, education, law enforcement and military service, banking, business, sports, entertainment, marketing, etc. The incumbent mayor is Dondon Mancenido.
The municipality holds singing and dance competitions throughout the year usually held at the public plaza. Talisay is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Daet and 338 kilometres (210 mi) from Manila.