General Nakar, Quezon

General Nakar
Municipality

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Nickname(s): Largest Municipality in Quezon

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Gen. Nakar

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°46′N 121°37′E / 14.767°N 121.617°ECoordinates: 14°46′N 121°37′E / 14.767°N 121.617°E
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 1st District of Quezon
Founded July 21, 1949
Barangays 19
Government[1]
 • Mayor Leovegildo R. Ruzol (Liberal Party)
Area[2]
 • Total 1,343.75 km2 (518.82 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 25,973
 • Density 19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4338
Dialing code 42
Income class 1st Class; Partially Urban
Website www.generalnakar.gov.ph

General Nakar is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,973 people.[3] This is the biggest municipality in the province. General Nakar is south of Dingalan (Aurora), north of Real and Infanta, east of Rodriguez, Antipolo City, Tanay (Rizal), Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan and Norzagaray (Bulacan), and is bounded by Lamon Bay in the eastern side.

Barangays

General Nakar is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[2]

  • Anoling
  • Banglos
  • Batangan
  • Catablingan
  • Canaway
  • Lumutan
  • Mahabang Lalim
  • Maigang
  • Maligaya
  • Magsikap
  • Minahan Norte
  • Minahan Sur
  • Pagsangahan
  • Pamplona
  • Pesa
  • Poblacion
  • Sablang
  • San Marcelino
  • Umiray

Demographics

Population census of General Nakar
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 18,323—    
1995 21,121+2.70%
2000 23,678+2.48%
2007 24,895+0.69%
2010 25,973+1.55%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

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" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 November 2013.

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