Macalelon, Quezon

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Macalelon
Municipality
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°E / 13.750; 122.133Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.750°N 122.133°E / 13.750; 122.133
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 (2010)[3]
 • Total 26,419
 • Density 210/km2 (550/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 2010 census, it has a population of 26,419 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
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 19,887—    
1995 23,094+3.04%
2000 22,935−0.14%
2007 25,986+1.80%
2010 26,419+0.55%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 

External links

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  Macalelon  
Tayabas Bay
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Province of Quezon
Municipalities
Component city
Highly urbanized city
(Administered with the supervision of the provincial government)
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