Tanjay Postal Codes, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region Philippines

The postal code for Tanjay is 6204 in Negros Island Region, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Tanjay.

Tanjay on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Tanjay municipalities in Philippines. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Tanjay

Key Facts

Tanjay is a component city located in the province of Negros Oriental, within the Negros Island Region of the Philippines. Situated along the eastern coast of Negros Island, Tanjay occupies a strategic position approximately 138 kilometers from Dumaguete, the provincial capital, and serves as an important urban center in the northern part of the province. The city covers a total land area of approximately 276.05 square kilometers and has a population of around 80,000 people according to recent census data. Tanjay is administratively divided into 24 barangays, which represent the smallest local government units in the Philippine system. The city's economy is primarily agricultural, with significant production of rice, corn, and sugarcane, while also developing its commercial and service sectors. Tanjay features a mix of coastal and inland terrain, with the Tanjay River flowing through the city and providing important water resources for irrigation and domestic use. The city maintains its own local government structure as a component city, exercising substantial autonomy in local administration while remaining part of Negros Oriental province. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services, detailed postal code information is available for each of Tanjay's 24 barangays through the national postal system.

Neighboring Regions

* Bais

* Mabinay

* Pamplona

* Sibulan

* Amlan

* San Jose