[3] Talisay is derived from a tree of the same name (Terminalia catappa) where the bells of a Catholic parish church were hung.[5] However, on March 28, 1903, during the American occupation, it was returned to Tanauan but later separated on July 23, 1906 to regain its independent status.[7][8] On April 1, 1941, a portion of Talisay, especially its barrios Birinayan (Berinayan) and Caloocan, was ceded to Tagaytay through Executive Order No.It is bordered in the north by Tagaytay, west by Laurel, east by Tanauan, and south by a vast volcanic lake called Taal Lake, where Taal Volcano is located, whose northern part is occupied by Talisay sharing with San Nicolas from its southern part.The city's primary schools include nine public and two private institutions, catering to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.