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This place was discovered by Spanish missionaries in 1572. It was founded in 1581 and was named Batangan because of the numerous big logs abounding the Calumpang River during that time. These logs were called "batang" by the natives that settled near the river and called their settlement or barangay "Batangan". This name was modified and became Batangas in 1601. Don Agustin Kasilao was appointed the 1st gobernadorcillo. Since 1754, it has been the provincial capital and its administrative center. The city was created on June 21, 1969 and was formally organized on July 23, 1969 which is being celebrated annually as the City Foundation Day and "Sublian Festival".

 

SIGNIFICANT DATES
1581 - First Roman Catholic Church was built.
July 04, 1901                                  - Civil Government was inaugurated under the American regime.
1902 - Batangas High School was inaugurated. Now it is known as the     Batangas City Integrated High School.
June 19, 1909 - The Municipal Hall was inaugurated.
June, 1910

- Trade School was formally opened. Formally called Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology and now known as the Batangas State University-The National Engineering University
July 25, 1915 - Plaza Mabini was inaugurated.
February 13, 1948 - Batangas Catholic Church was elevated to status of Basilica Minor of Infant Jesus and Immaculate Conception.
June 21, 1969 - Approval of R.A. No. 5495, an Act creating Batangas City.
July 23, 1969 - Formal organization of Batangas City Government.
August 19, 2015 - Approval of R.A. No. 10673 reapportioning Batangas City as the 5th Congressional District in Batangas Province

 

 

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      BFP Batangas City : 425-7163

      PNP Batangas City : 723-2030

   hospital2  Nazareth Hospital : 723-4144

     Batangas Medical Center : 723-0911

     CDRRMO : 702-3902

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     City Social Welfare Dev’t : 723-2208

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