More Fun in Tagaytay

1. Tagaytay

2.  Tagaytay, officially and commonly called Tagaytay
City, (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tagaytay), is a component
city in the province of Cavite, in the Philippines. It is
one of the country's most popular tourist destinations
because of its outstanding scenery and cooler climate
provided by its high altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal
Lake in Batangas and provides views of Taal Volcano
Island in the middle of the lake through various
vantage points situated in the city.
 Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city
of Manila, only 59 kilometres (37 mi) away
via Aguinaldo Highway, providing an easy escape for
the locals from the heat of the huge metropolis.

3. Geography
 Land area
Tagaytay has a total land area of 66.1 km2 (26 sq mi) which represents about 4.37% of the total area of the Province of
Cavite. It lies within 120° 56' longitude and 14° 6' latitude and overlooks Manila Bay to the North, Taal Volcano and Lake to the
south and Laguna de Bay to the east.
 Topography
View of the Taal Lake and Volcano from Tagaytay
The southern and eastern portions of Tagaytay are covered by hills and mountains which is generally forests and open
grasslands. The city lies along Tagaytay Ridge, a ridgestretching about 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Mount Batulao in the west
to Mount Sungay (now People's Park in the Sky) in the east with elevations averaging about 610 metres (2,000 ft) above sea
level.]Mount Sungay, in Tagaytay, is the highest point of the province of Cavite at 709 metres (2,326 ft).[
The ridge, which overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas province, is the edge of Taal Caldera. The 25-by-30-kilometre (16 mi × 19 mi)
wide cavity is partially filled by Taal Lake.[6]Tagaytay's built-up areas including the urban center is situated in the relatively level top
of the caldera rim but beyond the edge are deep ravines that drop steeply to Taal Lake. The portions adjoining
the municipalities of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo, Silang and Alfonso are level to nearly level areas interspersed with very gently
sloping surface. Across the southern edge of the lake on the opposite side of the city is Mount Macolod, the highest point of the Taal
Caldera rim.
 Climate
Temperature and precipitationTagaytay has a more moderate version of a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate
classification: Am) characterized by relatively milder temperatures compared to Manila, lower humidity and abundant rainfall. The
city has an average temperature of 24 °C (75 °F). With its high elevation, the city could be misty at times and is relatively cooler
during the months of December, January and February. Like most areas in the province of Cavite, the city has two pronounced
seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. The climate has made the city ideal for sports, picnics,
conferences, honeymoons, country homes, and spiritual retreats.
HumidityTagaytay has an average humidity of 78% which makes the city cooler than Metro Manila where relative
humidity exceeds 81%. Northeasterly winds prevail in the City from October to April. Winds come from southwest from May to
September. The cool Tagaytay breeze has made the city ideal for casual and competitive kite flying.

4. History
 Etymology
Legend has it that the word Tagaytay came from "taga" meaning to cut and "itay" which means father. A father and son
were said to be on a wild boar hunt when the animal they were chasing turned and attacked them. As the boar charged towards the
old man, the son cried "taga itay!". The boy's repeated shout reverberated in the alleys of the ridge. Heard by the residents, hunters
and wood gatherers, the cries became subject of conversation for several days in the countryside. In time, the place where the
shouts came from became known as Tagaytay.
"Tagaytay", however, is Tagalog for "ridge".
 Philippine Revolution
During the Philippine revolution of 1896, the ridges and forests of Tagaytay became the sanctuary for revolutionaries
including those from nearby provinces. The passage to and from towns via Tagaytay added the word "mananagaytay" to the native's
vocabulary. It means "to traverse ridges."
 World War II
On February 3, 1945, the 11th Airborne Division of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger's 8th Army performed a combat jump
of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and associated elements on the ridge, with a drop zone around the Manila Hotel Annex,
which had been cleared of Japanese forces by Filipino soldiers of the 4th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 45th and 46th Infantry Division of the
Philippine Commonwealth Army, 4th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and recognized guerillas. To commemorate
this event, a marker was installed in 1951 at the junction of Silang, Canlubang-Nasugbu roads by the city officials in coordination
with the National Historical Institute of the Philippines.
Tagaytay City Hall
 Cityhood
Tagaytay became a chartered city with the passing and signing of Commonwealth Act no. 338 by President Manuel L.
Quezon on January 21, 1938, as authored by Rep. Justiniano Montano of Cavite. Like Trece Martires, it is a planned city, with
segments created from the towns of Mendez, Silang and Amadeo.

5. Economy
Agriculture
 Pineapple field in Tagaytay with apapaya tree and banana plants in the
foreground.
 Despite rapid urbanization of Tagaytay, agriculture remains an important part of
the city's economy and development. As of 2009, it is recorded that there is
about 1,292 hectares (3,190 acres) of agriculture land which is about 20 percent
of the city's total land area. The main agricultural goods produced
are pineapple, coffee, banana, root crops, other fruits and vegetables, and cut
flowers which are supplied to both local and international markets.
Tourism
 Tagaytay is considered to be the second Summer capital of the Philippines with
the first being Baguio due to its cool climate thus is a favored destination from
those relatively more humid areas of the Philippines. Tagaytay is also a popular
destination for tourists seeking a panoramic view of Taal Volcano and
the surrounding lake. In 2015, the Department of Tourism cites Tagaytay as the
top tourist destination in the Calabarzon region through the years. Among the
most visited sites in Tagaytay are the SM Sky Ranch Amusement Park, Ayala Malls
Serin, Robinsons Summit Ridge, Picnic Grove Complex, People's Park in the
Sky and Different choices of Restaurants like the famous Antiques Bar at Tagaytay
Rotonda. Tagaytay's proximity to Metro Manila is attributed to the tourism in the
city. Tagaytay receives seasonal influx of tourists during the Christmas season.