San Jose, Batangas

San Jose
Malaking Tubig
San José del Río Grande
Municipality of San Jose
From Top: Town Proper, Welcome Landmark
Nickname: 
Egg Basket of the Philippines
Map of Batangas with San Jose highlighted
Interactive map of San Jose
San Jose
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°52′38″N 121°06′18″E / 13.8772°N 121.105°E / 13.8772; 121.105
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 4th district
FoundedDecember 11, 1766
Named afterSaint Joseph
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorReggie A. Virtucio
 • Vice MayorValentino R. Patron
 • RepresentativeAmado Carlos A. Bolilia IV
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Arnold M. Comia
  • Kathleen B. Queyquep
  • Jose Nereus M. Agbing
  • Benito P. Atienza
  • Ralph Anthony B. Makalintal
  • Joey G. Mendoza
  • Japoy G. Zara
  • Rheiven A. Arcilla
 • Electorate62,236 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
53.29 km2 (20.58 sq mi)
Elevation
191 m (627 ft)
Highest elevation
947 m (3,107 ft)
Lowest elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
81,170
 • Density1,523/km2 (3,945/sq mi)
 • Households
20,518
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
9.86
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 385.8 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 1,191 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 290.3 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 118 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBatangas 2 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4227
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog
Catholic dioceseArchdiocese of Lipa
Patron saintSaint Joseph

San Jose, officially the Municipality of San Jose (Tagalog: Bayan ng San Jose), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 81,170 people.