Pagbilao, Quezon

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Pagbilao
Municipality
Nickname(s): Power Port of Quezon
Map of Quezon showing the location of Pagbilao
Pagbilao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°58′N 121°42′E / 13.967°N 121.700°E / 13.967; 121.700Coordinates: 13°58′N 121°42′E / 13.967°N 121.700°E / 13.967; 121.700
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 1st district of Quezon
Founded 1765
Barangays 27
Government[1]
 • Mayor Shierre Ann P. Palicpic
Area[2]
 • Total 170.69 km2 (65.90 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 65,996
 • Density 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4302
Dialing code 42
Income class 1st class
Website www.pagbilao.gov.ph

Pagbilao is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 65,996 people.[3] It is located on the northern shore of Tayabas Bay on Luzon, just east of Lucena City, the provincial capital.

One of the country's largest power plant stations was founded in Pagbilao.

Barangays

Pagbilao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.[2]

  • Alupaye
  • Añato
  • Antipolo
  • Bantigue
  • Bigo
  • Binahaan
  • Bukal
  • Ibabang Bagumbungan
  • Ibabang Palsabangon (detour)
  • Ibabang Polo.
  • Ikirin
  • Ilayang Bagumbungan
  • Ilayang Palsabangon
  • Ilayang Polo
  • Kanlurang Malicboy
  • Mapagong
  • Mayhay
  • Pinagbayanan
  • Barangay 1 Castillo (Pob.)
  • Barangay 2 Daungan (Pob.)
  • Barangay 3 Del Carmen (Pob.)
  • Barangay 4 Parang (Pob.)
  • Barangay 5 Santa Catalina (Pob.)
  • Barangay 6 Tambak (Pob.)
  • Silangang Malicboy
  • Talipan

Demographics

Population census of Pagbilao
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 41,635—    
1995 49,605+3.57%
2000 53,442+1.50%
2007 62,561+2.28%
2010 65,996+1.80%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Local government

Elected officials 2013-2016:[1]

  • Mayor: Shierre Ann P. Palicpic
  • Vice Mayor: Manuel R. Luna
  • Councilors:
    • Joseph C. Garcia
    • Veranio R. Fuentes
    • Jeffrey A. Tiñana
    • Apolinar R. Martinez
    • Ariel T. Martinez
    • Lolito M. Merle
    • Eufrocino C. Catausan
    • Jacinto A. Piñon

Education

Pagbilao has numerous primary and secondary educational institutions like the Pagbilao Central Elementary School (public), Pagbilao Academy (high school, private), Casa del Niño Jesus de Pagbilao (high school, Catholic-private)Talipan National High School, Pagbilao National High School, Pagbilao Grande Island National High School, and some tertiary education institutions such as the Quezon National Agricultural School (QNAS) located in Brgy. Malicboy to name a few.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 25 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 25 November 2013. 

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