Sariaya, Quezon

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Sariaya
—  Municipality  —
Map of Quezon showing the location of Sariaya.
Sariaya is located in Philippines
Sariaya
Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°58′1.2″N 121°31′58.8″E / 13.967°N 121.533°E / 13.967; 121.533Coordinates: 13°58′1.2″N 121°31′58.8″E / 13.967°N 121.533°E / 13.967; 121.533
Country  Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 2nd district of Quezon
Founded October 4, 1599 (Castanas)
Barangays 43
Government
 • Mayor Rosauro "Boyet" V. Masilang (Liberal Party/LP)
Area
 • Total 239.8 km2 (92.6 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 • Total 128,248
 • Density 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code
Income class 1st class; partially urban
Population Census of Sariaya, Quezon
Census Pop. Rate
2000 114,568
—
2007 128,248 1.57%
Est. 2011 140,000 22.20%

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.

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[edit] Geography and Political and Economic Context

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 - a professional basketball player and former head coach in the Philippine Basketball Association. Currently head coach of the Adamson Falcons in UAAP.
  • Robert Racelis - former Governor of Quezon province.
  • Dante Miguel Cadiz - former Board Member, 2nd District, Quezon.
  • Don Maximo Solis - the father of Charito Solis[6], multi-awarded movie actress.
  • Mother Lily Monteverde - Her parents were from Sariaya, Quezon.
  • Martin Ilao - distinguished alumnus of Sariaya Institute, academician, professor, and a US-trained (Johns Hopkins) scientist in Chemistry.
  • Ysmael Baysa - ING-FINEX CFO (Chief Finance Officer) of the Year 2010. He is the CFO of Jollibee Foods Corporation
  • Carlos "Mang Caloy" Deduyo - famous photographer, pioneered digitally altered/enhanced photography in Sariaya, served as PTA President of St. Joseph's Academy for several years.
  • Nelson D. Mendoza - Founder, President and CEO of Computer Systems Technological College, Inc. (CSTC), recipient of the President Ramon Magsaysay Outstanding Filipino Workers Award (PRMOFWA), one of the most prestigious awards being given by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

[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[7]
  • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Seminary - private sectarian (Junior Seminary)
  • St. Francis High School - private sectarian
  • Pili National High School- public
  • Banahaw National High School- public
  • Bignay National High School- public
  • Governor Anacleto Alcala Memorial High School - soon to rise
  • Sariaya National High School - soon to rise
  • Sariaya Institude School - Private School , Rodriguez Ilaya

[edit] Vocational / Colleges

  • Southern Luzon State University (satellite campus) - planned
  • Computer Systems Technological College (CSTC)- Gen. Luna St., Maharlika Highway, Sariaya, Quezon

[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.

  • Poblacion 1 - also known as "Muntingbayan"
  • Poblacion 2 - the largest Poblacion
  • Poblacion 3 - public market area
  • Poblacion 4 - public elementary school area together with Poblacion 5
  • Poblacion 5 - public elementary school area together with Poblacion 4
  • Poblacion 6 - municipal hall and park area
  • Antipolo
  • Balubal
  • Bignay 1
  • Bignay 2
  • Bucal
  • Canda
  • Castañas - near the sea
  • Concepcion I
  • Concepcion Banahaw - near Mt. Banahaw
  • Concepcion Palasan - highway boundary between Sariaya & Candelaria
  • Concepcion Pinagbakuran
  • Gibanga - near the municipality of Tayabas
  • Guisguis-San Roque
  • Guisguis-Talon
  • Janagdong 1
  • Janagdong 2
  • Limbon
  • Lutucan 1
  • Lutucan Bata
  • Lutucan Malabag
  • Mamala I - near Mt. Banahaw
  • Mamala II
  • Manggalang 1
  • Manggalang Tulo-tulo
  • Manggalang-Bantilan
  • Manggalang-Kiling
  • Montecillo
  • Morong
  • Pili
  • Sampaloc 1 - near Mt. Banahaw
  • Sampaloc 2
  • Sampaloc Bogon - near Mt. Banahaw
  • Santo Cristo
  • Talaan Aplaya - near the sea
  • Talaan Pantoc
  • Tumbaga 1
  • Tumbaga 2

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "2007 Census of Population". Philippine National Statistics Office. http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html. Retrieved 2008-10-04. 
  2. ^ Baron, Zita (26 November 2010). "Nag-iisang Asian at Filipino Artist Lumahok sa Trevisan International Art Exhibit sa Ferrara, Italy". Ako ay Pilipino. http://www.akoaypilipino.eu/kinatawan-at-panayam/nag-iisang-asian-at-filipino-artist-lumahok-sa-trevisan-international-art-exhibit-sa-ferrara-italy. Retrieved February 2, 1970. 
  3. ^ Turra, Michela. "Maria Pureza Escaño". Trevisan International Art. http://puchetteescano.weebly.com/review-of-escanos-works-by-tia-art-critic-michela-turra.html. Retrieved February 2, 2012. 
  4. ^ De Sauveterre, Raoul. "Light and Soul: The Art of Escaño". Raoul de Sauveterre. http://puchetteescano.weebly.com/art-today---paris--lightsoul-the-art-of-escano-by-raoul-de-sauveterre.html. Retrieved February 2, 2012. 
  5. ^ "The Gallery of Maria Pureza Escano". The MPE Gallery. http://puchetteescano.weebly.com. Retrieved February 2, 2012. 
  6. ^ "Charito Solis". Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charito_Solis. Retrieved February 2, 1970. 
  7. ^ "St. Joseph's Academy". St. Joseph's Academy. http://www.sjasariaya.edu.ph/. Retrieved February 2, 1970. 

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