General Nakar
| General Nakar | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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| Nickname(s): Largest Municipality in Quezon | ||
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| Coordinates: 14°46′N 121°37′E / 14.767°N 121.617°ECoordinates: 14°46′N 121°37′E / 14.767°N 121.617°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | Quezon | |
| District | 1st District of Quezon | |
| Founded | July 21, 1949 | |
| Barangays | 19 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Leovigildo R. Ruzol (Liberal Party) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 1,343.75 km2 (518.82 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015)[3] | ||
| • Total | 29,705 | |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 4338 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)42 | |
| Income class | 1st Class; Partially Urban | |
| Website |
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General Nakar is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. It was named after Guillermo Peñamante Nakar, the leader of the 1st Battalion of the 71st Infrantry Division of the USAFFE. According to the 2015 census, the town has a population of 29,705 people.[3] It is classified as a first class municipality, and is the largest municipality in the province in terms of land area, occupying 1,343.75 square kilometres (518.82 sq mi).
Barangays
General Nakar is composed of 19 barangays.[2]
- Anoling
- Banglos
- Batangan
- Catablingan
- Canaway
- Lumutan
- Mahabang Lalim
- Maigang
- Maligaya
- Magsikap
- Minahan Norte
- Minahan Sur
- Pagsangahan
- Pamplona
- Pesa
- Poblacion
- Sablang
- San Marcelino
- Umiray
Demographics
| Population census of General Nakar | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 18,323 | — |
| 1995 | 21,121 | +2.70% |
| 2000 | 23,678 | +2.48% |
| 2007 | 24,895 | +0.69% |
| 2010 | 25,973 | +1.55% |
| 2015 | 29,705 | +2.59% |
| Source: Philippine 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 "Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population". 2015 Census of Population and Housing. Philippine Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
External links
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Media related to General Nakar at Wikimedia Commons - Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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