Quezon, Palawan
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| Coordinates: 09°14′N 118°02′E / 9.233°N 118.033°ECoordinates: 09°14′N 118°02′E / 9.233°N 118.033°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | May 15, 1951 |
| Barangays | 14 |
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| • Mayor | Ronilo B. Caputilla |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 943.19 km2 (364.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 55,142 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5304 |
| Dialing code | 48 |
Quezon, Palawan is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 55,142 people. It is home to the Tabon Caves where the remains of the Tabon Man were discovered.
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[edit] History
The Municipality of Quezon was created in 1951 from the barrios of Berong and Alfonso XII from Aborlan and the barrios of Iraan, Candawaga and Canipaan from Brooke's Point.[4][5]
In 1957, the sitios of Aramaywan, Isugod, Tabon, Sawangan, Calumpang, Campong-Ulay, Ransang, Cadawaga, Culasian, Panalingaan, Taburi, Latud and Canipaan were converted into barrios.[6]
[edit] Barangays
Quezon is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
- Alfonso XIII (Pob.)
- Aramaywan
- Berong
- Calumpang
- Isugod
- Quinlogan
- Maasin
- Panitian
- Pinaglabanan
- Sowangan
- Tabon
- Kalatagbak
- Malatgao
- Tagusao
[edit] Demographics
Population trend:[3]
- Population in 2010: 55,142
- Population in 2007: 51,234
- Population in 2000: 41,669
- Population in 1995: 36,856
[edit] References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ "Quezon". Provincial Government of Palawan. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ "An act to create the municipality of Quezon in the province of Palawan". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Quezon, Province of Palawan". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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