Tiaong
Tiaong | |
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Municipality of Tiaong Bayan ng Tiaong | |
Nickname: Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
Province | Quezon |
District | 2nd district of Quezon |
Founded | May 12, 1691 |
Barangays | 31 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ramon Preza |
Area | |
• Total | 168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi) |
Population (2015)[3] | |
• Total | 99,712 |
• Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Tiaongin |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 4325 |
Dialing code | 42 |
Income class | 1st class; partially urban |
Website | tiaongquezon |
The Municipality of Tiaong (Filipino: Bayan ng Tiaong) is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. It lies in the deep coconut region of Quezon, some 96 kilometres (60 mi) southeast of Manila. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 99,712 people.[3]
Barangays
Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.[2]
- Anastacia
- Aquino
- Ayusan I
- Ayusan II
- Behia
- Bukal
- Bula
- Bulakin
- Cabatang
- Cabay
- Del Rosario
- Lagalag
- Lalig
- Lumingon
- Lusacan
- Paiisa
- Palagaran
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Quipot
- San Agustin
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Juan
- San Pedro
- Tagbakin
- Talisay
- Tamisian
- San Francisco
History
In 1957, the following barrios were created:
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1990 | 60,662 | — |
1995 | 67,403 | +1.99% |
2000 | 75,498 | +2.46% |
2007 | 87,707 | +2.09% |
2010 | 91,599 | +1.59% |
2015 | 99,712 | +1.63% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3] |
Local government
Elected officials 2013-2016:[1]
- Mayor: Ramon Preza
- Vice mayor: Tom Ilao
- Councilors:
- Gemson C. Boongaling
- Elton Rex B. Baldeo
- Venedick R. Atienza
- Ryan Manalo
- Rex D. Bautista
- Roderick Umali
- Manuel U. Escueta
- Generose D. Amurao
Landmarks
Education
Elementary Level:
- Private school
- Kiddie Corner School Inc.
- Saint John Parochial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc
- Tiaong Christian Academy
- Maranatha Christian Academy
- Public School
- Lusacan Central Elementary School
- Del Rosario Elementary School
- Lagalag Elementary School
- Hilirang Buli Elementary School
- Tiaong East Elementary School
- Claro M. Recto Memorial Central School
High Schools:
- Private School
- St. John Parochial School
- Don Ysidro Memorial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Public High School
- Recto Memorial National High School
- Recto Memorial National High School Annex
- Lusacan National High School
- Cabay National High School
- Gloria Umali National High School
- Paiisa National High School
- Talisay National High School
College Level:
- Public Schools
- College
- SLSU
- Private Schools:
- Asian Institute of Technology and Education
Image gallery
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Welcome arch
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Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
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Town hall
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Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
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Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
References
- ^ a b "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population". 2015 Census of Population and Housing. Philippine Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
External links
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