Macalelon
Macalelon | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Map of Quezon showing the location of Macalelon | ||
Macalelon Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.750°N 122.133°ECoordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.750°N 122.133°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
Province | Quezon | |
District | 3rd district of Quezon | |
Barangays | 30 | |
Government[1] | ||
• Mayor | Nelson Reyes Traje | |
Area[2] | ||
• Total | 124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi) | |
Population (2015)[3] | ||
• Total | 28,188 | |
• Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 4309 | |
Dialing code | 42 | |
Income class | 4th class; partially urban |
Macalelon is a fourth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,188 people.[3]
The Tikoy Festival (rice cake) and the Kubol Festival are well known for this town.
Barangays
Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[2]
- Amontay
- Anos
- Buyao
- Candangal
- Calantas
- Lahing
- Luctob/Townsite
- Mabini Ibaba
- Mabini Ilaya
- Malabahay
- Mambog
- Olongtao Ibaba
- Olongtao Ilaya
- Padre Herrera
- Pajarillo
- Pinagbayanan
- Rodriquez (Pob.)
- Rizal (Pob.)
- Castillo (Pob.)
- Pag-Asa (Pob.)
- Masipag (Pob.)
- Damayan (Pob.)
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Nicolas
- San Vicente
- Taguin
- Tubigan Ibaba
- Tubigan Ilaya
- Vista Hermosa
Demographics
Population census of Macalelon | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1990 | 19,887 | — |
1995 | 23,094 | +2.84% |
2000 | 22,935 | −0.15% |
2007 | 25,986 | +1.74% |
2010 | 26,419 | +0.60% |
2015 | 28,188 | +1.24% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3] |
Places of Interest
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Coral stone blocks make up this edifice which was erected 1854. Flanked by two small belfries, it projects a quaint but grand appeal. Good to note that a flight of stairs precedes the church, since it is situated on top of a small hill. A usual location for churches in coastal towns.
Communication
All major network are available here: Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular; also fixed landlines by SANTELCOR. Internet in some establishments are available through their Internet Cafes at the center of the municipality.
Educational Institute
SECONDARY LEVEL Calantas National High School (CNHS) Macalelon High School (MHS) Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS) Olongato National High School (ONHS)
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 27 May 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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