Sariaya, Quezon

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Municipality of Sariaya, Quezon
Location
Map of Quezon showing the location of Sariaya.
Government
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Quezon
District	2nd district of Quezon
Barangays	43
Income class	1st class; partially urban
Founded	October 4, 1599 (Castanas)
Mayor	Rosauro Masilang (Kampi)
Physical characteristics
Area	239.8 km²
Population      Total	128,248 535/km²
Coordinates	13° 58' 1.2" N, 121° 31' 58.8" E

The Municipality of Sariaya (Filipino: Bayan ng Sariaya) is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. The municipality is famous for beaches, resorts, heritage houses, and hiking activities. It is one of the favorite tourist destinations during Summer vacation.

[edit] Geography

Sariaya is the town before the provincial capital city of Lucena. The municipality of Tayabas, Quezon lies on its northeast side, the city of Lucena on its southeast, the municipality of Candelaria, Quezon on its west, and the municipality of San Juan, Batangas on its southwest. Mount Banahaw is located on its north while Tayabas Bay is on its south.

[edit] Population

According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 128,248 people^[1]. It is the second largest municipality of Quezon province in terms of population with Lucena City being the highly populated area.

[edit] History

Sariaya was named after one of the town's largest rivers, Sadyaya.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Festivities

• Agawan Festival - On May 15 of every year, this festivity is held in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the Patron Saint of Farmers. The feast is almost similar to "Pahiyas Festival" of Lucban, Quezon.

[edit] Notable Persons

• Leo Austria - former Head Coach of the Welcoat Dragons (now Rain or Shine Elasto Painters) in Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

• Maria Pureza Hernadez - Escaño - international artist, known for her masterful figurative and surrealism styles in painting

• Robert Racelis - former Governor of Quezon province

• Dante Miguel Cadiz - former Board Member, 2nd District, Quezon

• Joseph Jadway Marasigan - columnist, highly regarded teacher of Sociology

• Don Maximo Solis - the father of Charito Solis,

• Mother Lily Monteverde - Her parents were from Sariaya, Quezon

[edit] Educational institutions

[edit] Secondary

• Lutucan National High School - public
• Canda National High School - public
• Sariaya Institute - private non-sectarian
• St. Joseph's Academy - private sectarian
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Seminary - private sectarian (Junior Seminary)
• St. Francis High School - private sectarian
• Governor Anacleto Alcala Memorial High School - soon to rise
• Sariaya National High School - soon to rise

[edit] Vocational / Colleges

• Southern Luzon State University (satellite campus) - planned
• Computer Systems Technological College (CSTC)
• Colegio de Sto. Cristo de Burgos

[edit] Government

[edit] Congressional District

Sariaya belongs to the 2nd District of Quezon province. The said congressional district also includes San Antonio, Dolores, Tiaong, Candelaria and the City of Lucena.

[edit] Barangays

Sariaya is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Quezon Province Web Portal

Coordinates: 13°58′1.2″N 121°31′58.8″E / 13.967°N 121.533°E / 13.967; 121.533