Quezon, Quezon
For other uses, see Quezon (disambiguation).
| Quezon | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Location within Alabat Island in Quezon province | ||
.svg.png)  Quezon Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 14°03′N 122°08′E / 14.050°N 122.133°ECoordinates: 14°03′N 122°08′E / 14.050°N 122.133°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Quezon | |
| District | 4th district of Quezon | |
| Founded | January 1, 1914 | |
| Barangays | 24 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Crispin S. Clacio | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 71.22 km2 (27.50 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 15,142 | |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4332 | |
| Dialing code | 42 | |
| Income class | 5th Class; semi-urban | |
Quezon is a fifth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines, located on the southern part of Alabat Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 15,142 people.[3] This municipality was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines, first President of the Philippine Commonwealth, and the former governor. It is home to the recently started Yubakan Festival.
Barangays
Quezon is politically subdivided into 24 barangays, 6 urban and 18 rural.[2]
- Apad
- Argosino
- Barangay I (Poblacion)
- Barangay II (Poblacion)
- Barangay III (Poblacion)
- Barangay IV (Poblacion)
- Barangay V (Poblacion)
- Barangay VI (Poblacion)
- Cagbalogo
- Caridad
- Cometa
- Del Pilar
- Guinhawa
- Gumubat
- Magsino
- Mascariña
- Montaña
- Sabang
- Silangan
- Tagkawa
- Villa Belen
- Villa Francia
- Villa Gomez
- Villa Mercedes
Demographics
| Population census of Quezon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,345 | — |
| 1995 | 13,200 | +2.88% |
| 2000 | 14,594 | +2.18% |
| 2007 | 15,011 | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 15,142 | +0.32% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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