Calabarzon (Region IV-A)

By Tim Kehres
Last Update: April 23, 2024

Calabarzon (Region IV-A) was previously called the Southern Tagalog Region.  It is made up of five provinces: CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal, and QueZON.  It is located southease of Metro Manila and is bordered by Manila Bay to the west, Lamon Bay and the Bicol Region to the east, the Tayabas Bay and Sibuyan Sea to the south, and the Central Luzon region to the north.

Calabarzon is the most populous region in the Philippines according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, having a population of almost 16.2 million (2020).  After the National Capital Region (NCR) it represents the second most densely populated region in the country.

The diverse geography of Calabarzon translates into equally diverse weather and activities across the region.  From hiking, beautiful lakes and volcanoes and mountain resorts in the Taal area to beach resorts, diving, snorkling, and swimming near the coast, there is no shortage of choices.  The region is also home to many heritage towns and colorful festivals held through the year.

Popular Destinations

Provinces

Batangas Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Batangas Province Related References Taal Crater Lake.jpg - Joanne Escober / Flickr
Cavite Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Cavite Province Related References GeneralTrias, Cavite.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
Laguna Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Laguna Province Related References Calauanjf4345 01.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
Quezon Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Quezon Province Related References Alibijaban Island, San Andres, Quezon Province.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
Rizal Province Coming soon. Popular Destinations Cities Other Rizal Province Related References Hinulugang Taktak WPenCopy.jpg - Wikipedia Commons

Cities

Other Calabarzon Related

Calabarzon Galleries Calabarzon Region Image Galleries - Coming Soon

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