Southern Tagalog, or Region IV, was a region of the Philippines that is now comprised of Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA). Region IV was split into the two regions on May 17, 2002. Before the split, Southern Tagalog was the largest region in terms of both population and area.
Southern Tagalog covers the area where many Tagalog native speakers reside. The new capital region also known as NCR of Metro Manila and Central Luzon are the other regions of native Tagalog speakers. In this respect, Central Luzon can be considered as the Northern Tagalog region.
Tagalog tradition remains no doubt a source of inspiration and support for the Tagalog artists and writers of our time, but the direction of their work points beyond that tradtion toward the larger national culture.
Of the Tagalog, it is said that he got his name from the word "taga-ilog" -- a term by which his neighbors described his preference to settle along the riverbanks and waterways.
The traditional homeland of the Tagalog lies spread-eagled across the uneven landscapes of western, central and southern Luzon, and several outlying islands rimming the Batangas peninsula.
Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to map of SouthernTagalog as well as a wealth of information on the subject of SouthernTagalog maps.
This "maps of SouthernTagalog" page will be updated frequently, so visit early and visit often.
Highlights of the 1995 Philippine Population Census, SouthernTagalog.
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