| Tayasan | |
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| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Tayasan | |
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Map of Negros Oriental with Tayasan highlighted |
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| Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°55′N 123°09′E / 9.92°N 123.15°ECoordinates: 9°55′N 123°09′E / 9.92°N 123.15°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| District | 1st district of Negros Oriental |
| Barangays | 28 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Nonong Ruperto |
| • Vice Mayor | Sol Beton |
| • Electorate | 20,647 voters (2016) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 154.20 km2 (59.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 35,470 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6211 |
| PSGC | 074622000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)35 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
Tayasan, officially the Municipality of Tayasan, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 35,470 people.
Tayasan is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.