Tabaco, Component city in Albay, Philippines
The city stretches across 117 square kilometers of coastal land with a population of 140,961 inhabitants distributed among 47 distinct administrative districts.
Franciscan missionaries established the first Catholic settlement in 1587, followed by the construction of a stone church dedicated to St John the Baptist in 1616.
The Church of San Juan Bautista, constructed in 1750, stands as a National Historic Landmark and represents the religious heritage of Tabaco City.
The city maintains the sole International Seaport in the Bicol region, facilitating commercial trade through marine transportation and connecting various goods distribution networks.
Local blacksmiths in Tabaco City continue the traditional craft of manufacturing high-quality bolos, metal cutting tools essential for agricultural and domestic use.
Location: Albay
Inception: 1731
Elevation above the sea: 168 m
Shares border with: Polangui, Malilipot
Website: https://tabacocity.com.ph
GPS coordinates: 13.35000,123.73333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
Mayon Volcano
11.6 km
Cagsawa Ruins
20.8 km
Daraga Church
22.4 km
Mayon Volcano Natural Park
11.6 km
Mount Masaraga
15.1 km
Tabaco Church
1.2 km
Buhi Church
25.2 km
Smith, Bell and Company House
1.1 km
Tabaco City Hall
1.1 km
Church of Daraga historical marker
22.4 km
Angela Manalang Gloria historical marker
1.1 km
Church of Cagsaua historical marker
20.8 km
Simeon Arboleda Ola historical marker
22.8 km
Church of Camalig historical marker
20.5 km
Commercial Building of Smith, Bell & Co. Tabaco, Albay historical marker
1.1 km
La Edley
21.7 km
General Jose Ignacio Paua historical marker
23.3 km
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital historical marker
22.6 km
Tabaco Presidencia Building historical marker
1.1 km
Potenciano V. Gregorio Sr. historical marker
13.5 km
Church of Legaspi historical marker
22.5 km
Legazpi Church
22.5 km
Cathedral of Albay historical marker
23.6 km
Camalig Church
20.5 km
Albay Park and Wildlife
21.5 km
St. Agnes Academy historical marker
23.5 km
Church of Buhi historical marker
25.2 km
Battle of Legazpi historical marker
22.7 kmReviews
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