Tiaong

Tiaong
Municipality
Municipality of Tiaong
Quezon-Laguna Boundary Arch, Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, Municipal Hall, Claro M. Recto Memorial Shrine, Villa Escudero

Seal
Nickname(s):
  • "Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob"
  • "Gateway to Quezon Province"

Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted
Tiaong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.95°N 121.32°E / 13.95; 121.32Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.95°N 121.32°E / 13.95; 121.32
Country  Philippines
Region Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 2nd District
Founded May 12, 1691
Barangays 31 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Ramon Preza
 • Electorate 51,310 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 99,712
 • Density 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 4325
PSGC 045648000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)42
Climate type Tropical rainforest climate
Income class 1st municipal income class
Revenue (₱) 199,834,328.54 (2016)
Native languages Tagalog
Website tiaongquezon.net

Tiaong, officially the Municipality of Tiaong, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 99,712 people.[3]

It lies in the deep coconut region of Quezon, some 96 kilometres (60 mi) southeast of Manila.

Barangays

Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.

  • 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:

  • Matipunso, from barrio Niing[4]
  • Behia, from barrio Callejon[5]
  • Bucal, from barrio Buha.[6]

Demographics

Population census of Tiaong
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 9,527—    
1918 14,211+2.70%
1939 27,179+3.14%
1948 26,454−0.30%
1960 26,084−0.12%
1970 38,725+4.03%
1975 43,245+2.24%
1980 48,606+2.36%
1990 60,662+2.24%
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 Authority[3][7][8][9]

Local government

Elected officials 2013-2016:

  • Mayor: Ramon Preza
  • Vice Mayor: Romano Castillo
  • Councilors:
    • Gemson C. Boongaling
    • Rexcia Baldeo
    • Venedick R. Atienza
    • Ryan Manalo
    • Rex D. Bautista
    • Roderick Umali
    • Manuel U. Escueta
    • Generose D. Amurao

Landmarks

Education

Tiaong Elementary School
Saint John Parochial School

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

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Quezon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  5. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  6. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  7. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. ↑ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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