Tiaong, Quezon

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Tiaong
Municipality
Nickname(s): Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob
Map of Quezon showing the location of Tiaong
Tiaong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.950°N 121.317°E / 13.950; 121.317Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.950°N 121.317°E / 13.950; 121.317
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 2nd district of Quezon
Founded 1691
Barangays 31
Government[1]
 • Mayor Ramon Preza
Area[2]
 • Total 168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 91,599
 • Density 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4325
Dialing code 42
Income class 1st class; partially urban
Website tiaongquezon.net

The Municipality of Tiaong (Filipino: Bayan ng Tiaong) is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. It lies in the deep coconut region of Quezon, some 96 kilometres (60 mi) southeast of Manila. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 91,599 people.[3]

Barangays

Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.[2]

  • Anastacia
  • Aquino
  • Ayusan I
  • Ayusan II
  • Behia
  • Bukal
  • Bula
  • Bulakin
  • Cabatang
  • Cabay
  • Del Rosario
  • Lagalag
  • Lalig
  • Lumingon
  • Lusacan
  • Paiisa
  • Palagaran
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • Poblacion III
  • Poblacion IV
  • Quipot
  • San Agustin
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro
  • Tagbakin
  • Talisay
  • Tamisian
  • San Francisco

History

In 1957, the following barrios were created:

  • Matipunso, from barrio Niing[4]
  • Behia, from barrio Callejon[5]
  • Bucal, from barrio Buha.[6]

Demographics

Population census of Tiaong
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 60,662—    
1995 67,403+2.13%
2000 75,498+2.29%
2007 87,707+2.16%
2010 91,599+1.46%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Local government

Elected officials 2013-2016:[1]

  • Mayor: Ramon Preza
  • Vice mayor: Tom Ilao
  • Councilors:
    • Gemson C. Boongaling
    • Elton Rex B. Baldeo
    • Jonas Bryson R. Atienza
    • Ramil Manalo
    • Rex D. Bautista
    • Roderick Convento
    • Manuel U. Escueta
    • Genaro D. Amurao

Landmarks

Education

Tiaong Elementary School
Saint John Parochial School

Elementary Level:

  • Private school
    • Kiddie Corner School Inc.
    • Saint John Parochial School
    • Gaudete Study Center Inc
    • Tiaong Christian Academy
  • Public School
    • Del Rosario Elementary School
    • Lagalag Elementary School

High Schools:

  • Private School
    • St. John Parochial School
    • Don Ysidro Memorial School
    • Gaudete Study Center Inc.
  • Public High School
    • Recto Memorial National High School
    • Lusacan National High School
    • Cabay National High School
    • College
    • SLSU

Image gallery

  • Welcome arch

  • Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong

  • Town hall

  • Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park

  • Tiaong Lying-In Hospital

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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. 
  4. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  5. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  6. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 

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