where do they speak tagalog

Tagalog is primarily spoken in the Philippines, especially in the central and southern parts of Luzon island, including Metro Manila (the capital region), CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA regions. It is the native language of about 28 to 33 million people in the Philippines and widely used as a second language throughout the country. Outside the Philippines, significant Tagalog-speaking communities exist in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Japan, and several other countries due to Filipino immigration. In the US, it is one of the most spoken languages, particularly in states like California and Hawaii where large Filipino communities reside.