Perez, Quezon
| Perez | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Quezon showing the location of Perez | |
.svg.png)  Perez Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°11′N 121°56′E / 14.183°N 121.933°ECoordinates: 14°11′N 121°56′E / 14.183°N 121.933°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 4th district of Quezon |
| Founded | June 1929 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Pepito Caparros Reyes |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodrigo Alpay Caparros |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 57.46 km2 (22.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[3] | |
| • Total | 12,173 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4334 |
| Dialing code | 42 |
| Income class | 5th class; partially urban |
Perez is a fifth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines, located on the northern part of Alabat Island. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,173 people.[3]
Barangays
Perez is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, 4 of which are urban and the rest are rural barangays.[2]
- Maabot
- Mainit Norte
- Mainit Sur
- Pambuhan
- Pinagtubigan Este
- Pinagtubigan Weste
- Pagkakaisa Pob. (Barangay 1)
- Mapagmahal Pob. (Barangay 2)
- Bagong Pag-Asa Pob. (Barangay 3)
- Bagong Silang Pob. (Barangay 4)
- Rizal
- Sangirin
- Villamanzano Norte
- Villamanzano Sur
Etymology
It was named as a token of gratitude to then Governor of the province, Felimon Perez who helped make this place an independent municipality.
Demographics
| Population census of Perez | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,609 | — |
| 1995 | 10,264 | +3.35% |
| 2000 | 10,454 | +0.39% |
| 2007 | 11,022 | +0.73% |
| 2010 | 12,039 | +3.26% |
| 2015 | 12,173 | +0.21% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3] | ||
Local government
Elected officials 2013-2016:[1]
- Mayor: Pepito Reyes
- Vice Mayor: Rodrigo A. Caparros
- SB Members:
- Ryan A. Panol
- Larry E. Canizares
- Marlo B. Manaog
- Richard R. Mascarina
- Roberto R. Buerano
- Czarina C. Caringal
- Joel A. Villabroza
- Delio D. Corales
References
- 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 25 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
- www.quezon.gov.ph
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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