Talisay City is a 3rd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines

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. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 179,359 people.

Talisay is known for its "Inasal Baboy" (Roasted Pig). Its name is taken from the 'Mantalisay' tree which is abundant in the city. It is primarily a residential and trading center. Talisay City is part of a metropolitan area known as Metro Cebu

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Talisay City is administratively subdivided into 22 barangay

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Talisay was founded in 1648 as an estate owned by the Augustinians

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