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    Tanza (Barrio Tanza) Negros Occidental Province | Negros Philippines
Location
Lat 10° 50' 5N Long 123° 0' 40E  Tanza is located near the Malogo River at an elevation of 36' above sea level in Negros Occidental Province on the northwest coast of Negros in the Western Visayas (Region VI) in the Visayas (Visayas Islands) in the central Philippines. Also known as Barrio Tanza.

Wartime History
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, occupied by the Japanese that built Tanza Airfield nearby. Starting in late November 1944 targeted by American bombers.

American missions against Tanza (Malogo)
November 28, 1944–December 7, 1944

Tanza Airfield (Malogo)
Japanese built airfield

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Last Updated
January 12, 2025

 

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