Talavera, Nueva Ecija

Talavera, officially the Municipality of Talavera, is a 1st class urban municipality [5] in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 124,829 people.[3]

Talavera

Katuigan
Municipality
Municipality of Talavera
Downtown
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Talavera of the Crown of the Princess
Motto(s): 
Sa Talavera...Todo Asenso Bayan at Tao
Map of Nueva Ecija with Talavera highlighted
Talavera
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°35′02″N 120°55′08″E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Luzon (Region III)
ProvinceNueva Ecija
District1st District
Founded1872
Barangays53 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNerivi S. Santos-Martinez
 • Vice MayorAnselmo B. Rodiel III
 • CongressmanEstrellita B. Suansing
 • Councilor
 • Electorate82,836 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total140.92 km2 (54.41 sq mi)
Elevation
45.0 m (147.6 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total124,829
 • Density890/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
 • Households
27,987
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence13.02% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)249,570,593.91 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3114
PSGC
034930000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.talavera.gov.ph

Talavera is part of Cabanatuan conurbation as adjacent urban center in the heart of Nueva Ecija. It is dubbed as the "Milk Capital"and "Food basket in Inland Luzon"

Talavera is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province and proposals have been planned for cityhood. Given its robust economic growth, Talavera enjoys annual progress and wealth. The town's revenue-generated income as of 2017 is P298,361,401.93 and with over 124,829 inhabitants, the town meets the requirements for cityhood.[6]

According to the National Competitiveness Council (Philippines)in Cities/Municipalities Competitiveness Index, during the past years, Talavera maintained their rankings as one of the most competitive municipalities in the Philippines.

It is bordered by Cabanatuan, Llanera, Muñoz, Aliaga, General Mamerto Natividad, Santo Domingo and San Jose.

History

Present-day Talavera was formerly a barrio of Cabanatuan City. It was called “Katugian” which means a place abundant in “Tugue,” an edible root crop.

The distance between Cabanatuan's town center and Katugian was critical during the early phase of its development although it was only 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). The parish-curate at that time recommended to the Spanish administrators a separate and independent administration of Katugian.

By a royal decree issued on November 12, 1852, the plan making Katugian a town was approved. There was no formal inauguration of the new town in accordance with the royal decree. However, the Augustinian parish-curate of Cabanatuan, Fr. Gregorio Crisostomo, appointed the first officials of the town by sending his co-adjutor, a certain Pedro Estanislao Pascual, to handle the religious phase of the administration of the new town during Sundays and Holidays only.

The first barrios that composed the new town were La Torre, Pulong Buli (Now Santo Domingo), Concepcion and Valle. Based on the petition presented to the Alcalde Mayor (governor) of Nueva Ecija, forwarded to the governor general in Manila, the “Talavera of the Crown of the Princess” was approved on February 17, 1853, by the Governor General.

In 1954, Talavera lost some territory when the barrios of General Luna, Morcon, Mabini, Ricarte, Casili, and Picon, together with sitios Plaridel and Bosque were separated to form the town of Llanera along with some territory from Rizal and San Jose.[7]

Topography

The municipality's terrain is relatively flat, with slope ranging from 0 to 3%. Due to the flat topography, the land is suited for agricultural, commercial or industrial development.

Barangays

Talavera is politically subdivided into 53 barangays.

  • Andal Aliño
  • Bagong Sikat
  • Bagong Silang
  • Bacal I
  • Bacal II
  • Bacal III
  • Baluga
  • Bantug
  • Bantug Hacienda
  • Basang Hamog
  • Bugtong na Buli
  • Bulac
  • Burnay
  • Calipahan
  • Campos
  • Casulucan Este
  • Collado
  • Dimasalang Norte
  • Dimasalang Sur
  • Dinarayat
  • Esguerra District
  • Gulod
  • Homestead I
  • Homestead II
  • Cabubulaunan
  • Caaniplahan
  • Caputican
  • Kinalanguyan
  • La Torre
  • Lomboy
  • Mabuhay
  • Maestrang Kikay (Poblacion)
  • Mamandil
  • Marcos District (Poblacion)
  • Matias District(Poblacion)
  • Matingkis
  • Minabuyoc
  • Pag-asa District (Poblacion)
  • Paludpod
  • Pantoc Bulac
  • Pinagpanaan
  • Poblacion Sur (Poblacion)
  • Pula
  • Pulong San Miguel
  • Sampaloc
  • San Miguel na Munti
  • San Pascual
  • San Ricardo
  • Sibul
  • Sicsican Matanda
  • Tabacao
  • Tagaytay
  • Valle

Climate
Climate data for Talavera, Nueva Ecija
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 31
(87)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4
(0.2)		 6
(0.2)		 7
(0.3)		 12
(0.5)		 61
(2.4)		 89
(3.5)		 96
(3.8)		 99
(3.9)		 81
(3.2)		 88
(3.5)		 37
(1.5)		 13
(0.5)		 593
(23.5)
Average rainy days 2.5 3.0 4.1 6.3 15.8 19.4 22.5 21.6 20.1 17.5 9.6 4.0 146.4
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Demographics
Population census of Talavera
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,352—    
1918 8,658+6.53%
1939 20,442+4.18%
1948 24,353+1.96%
1960 28,603+1.35%
1970 44,512+4.52%
1975 53,011+3.57%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 62,225+3.26%
1990 77,256+2.19%
1995 85,797+1.98%
2000 97,329+2.74%
2007 105,122+1.07%
2010 112,515+2.50%
2015 124,829+2.00%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][9][10][11]

Religion
St. Isidore the Worker Parish

Majority of Talavera's populace is Roman Catholic, served by St. Isidore the Worker Parish Church (Paroquia de San Isidro Labrador) and chapels in other barangays. Other religious groups have churches and places of worship in the municipality.

Economy
Public market and stores

Talavera's economy focus on the agricultural sector. Palay, onions, and calamansi are their main crops. However, making it progress, economically developed andsprouting business establishment in their poblacion areas are currently addressed the town more productive and sustainable.

Many government projects beneficial to the municipality's citizens were constructed, including the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology—Municipal Government of Talavera(NEUST–MGT), an extension campus of the said university; Talavera Eternal Park, the municipality's cemetery; a town library, and government-run drugstore.

Tourist attractions in Talavera are as follows:

  • Town Plaza
  • Tren ng Bayan
  • Crystal Wave Hotel and Resort
  • DVF Dairy Farm
  • Isdaan Floating Restaurant

Festival

Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival

Carabao's milk festival also known as Gatas ng Kalabaw festival is celebrated annually starting May 12–15; including feast of the patron Saint Isidore. The festival aims to actively encourage, promote and enhance carabao's milk as a nutrition and livelihood industry. Highlights of the festival are street dancing, followed by float parade, parade of carabaos, carabao race, agri-trade fair, milk drinking contest and ice cream making competition among others.[12]

Semana Santa sa Talavera

During the Holy Week, the members of the church (San Isidro Labrador Parish Church) commemorates Jesus' Paschal mystery. The church even has a community where each member owns a religious image called the Cofradia de la Sagrado Pasion del Nuestro Señor. Every Holy Wednesdays and Good Fridays, the members of the Cofradia places the images of their saints in carozzas or karo and exhibits it for the townspeople to witness thru a procession.

Transportation

There are 24.77 kilometres (15.39 mi) of national roads, including the 16.93 kilometres (10.52 mi) Maharlika Highway/Asian Highway 26 that passes through the municipality. Due to its central location, the Municipality of Talavera is one of the pivotal transport points in Central Luzon.

Talavera is accessible by all means of land transportation. Regular jeepney trips are from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. Tricycles are available 24 hours a day. Several bus companies also use the Talavera route from Cagayan Valley and Aurora Province to Manila, Cabanatuan City, San Jose City, Baguio City and other destinations.

Health
PJGMRCMC Extension Hospital

Talavera's populace is served by Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Hospital- Talavera Extension Program, a public hospital simply known as PJG. Medical and dental clinics also serve the municipality.

Education

Talavera is served by both public and Departmet of Education-accredited private schools. The largest elementary school is Talavera Central School, also known as Central, which is situated at the town proper. The largest secondary educational institution is Talavera National High School, colloquially knows as TNHS.

University and colleges:

Images
  • Ricefields
  • Governor Umali covered courts, gymnasium

References
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  6. "Annual Audit Report". Commission on Audit. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  7. "An Act to Create the Municipality of Llanera in the Province of Nueva Ecija". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  8. "Talavera: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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