Talisay,_Camarines_Norte
Talisay, Camarines Norte
Municipality in Camarines Norte, Philippines
Talisay, officially the Municipality of Talisay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Talisay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,244 people.[3]
The fertile soil, gentle topography (averaging about 10 metres (33 ft) above sea-level) and suitable climate are the main reasons why agriculture is the economic backbone of the town. Rice and coconut farming are the major agricultural activities for most of the barangays and fishing is the second thriving industry particularly in the coastal barangays.
Talisayons have a deep concern for education. A family no matter how poor, sends their children to school. Talisay has a very long list of successful professionals in various fields such as medicine, law, engineering, architecture, education, law enforcement and military service, banking, business, sports, entertainment, marketing, and many more. The incumbent mayor is Dondon Mancenido. Talisayons are fond of arts and music. The municipality holds singing and dance competitions throughout the year usually held at the public plaza. Talisay is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Daet and 338 kilometres (210 mi) from Manila.