Pagbilao

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.

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
  • Tukalan
  • Tambak

Demographics

Population census of Pagbilao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 41,635—    
1995 49,605+3.34%
2000 53,442+1.61%
2007 62,561+2.20%
2010 65,996+1.96%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Government

Elected officials 2013–2016:[1]

Economy

Most of the vast lands of Pagbilao are mainly used for agricultural. These agricultural land are mostly coconut, rice and poultry farms. Bust some of these lands became industrial areas. Most of these industrial lands are ice plants, rice and oil mills which can be seen along the highway.

The Province of Quezon announced that they are planning to make an industrial park or economic zone in the Barangays of Alupaye and Bantigue of Pagbilao. It will really help the employment of the people of Quezon Province.

Commerce is also rapidly grown not only in the downtown area, but also spreading in the whole town. Commercial establishments are growing from Talipan up to downtown along the highway. La Suerte Mega Warehouse, the largest commercial center in town, is found in Alupaye, which most of the bus terminals can be found here.

Tourism is also growing in Pagbilao. There are many hotel and resorts can be found along the highway or in the beachfront of Barangay Bantigue, which has a great view of the islands of the town.

The DEPED-Division of Quezon Province has its main office in town. It is one of largest employers not only in Pagbilao, but the whole Quezon Province. The municipal government is also one of the top employers in town, which focuses on public services.

The Pagbilao Coal Power Plant, one of the Philippine's largest power plant stations, is found on Isla Grande in Pagbilao. It is said to be the largest employer in town.

Education

Pagbilao has numerous primary and secondary educational institutions. The following are:

Elementary Schools
  • Bagumbungan Elementary School
  • Bantigue Elementary School
  • Bigo Elementary School
  • Binahaan Elementary School
  • Bukal Elementary School
  • Malicboy East Elementary School
  • Malicboy West Elementary School
  • Mapagong-Alupaye Elementary School
  • Pagbilao Central Elementary School
  • Pagbilao East Elementary School
  • Pagbilao West Elementary School
  • Palsabangon Elementary School
  • Parang-Pinagbayanan Elementary School
  • Polo North Elementary School
  • Polo South Elementary School
  • Talipan Elementary School

Secondary Schools

  • Pagbilao Grande Island National High School
  • Silangang Malicboy National High School
  • Pagbilao National High School
  • Talipan National High School

Tertiary Schools

  • Quezon National Agricultural School

Private Schools

Communications

Pagbilao has numerous mobile phone, internet and cable services providers. The following are:

References

  1. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 25 November 2013.

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