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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

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