Perez, Quezon

Perez, officially the Municipality of Perez, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Perez), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,173 people.[3] The town is home to a few speakers of the critically endangered Inagta Alabat language, one of the most endangered languages in the world as listed by UNESCO.

Perez
Municipality
Municipality of Perez
Map of Quezon with Perez highlighted
Perez
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°11′N 121°56′E
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceQuezon
District4th District
FoundedOctober 14, 1929
Named forGovernor Felimon Perez
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPepito C. Reyes
 • Vice MayorRyan A. Panol
 • CongressmanAngelita D. Tan
 • Electorate9,110 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total57.46 km2 (22.19 sq mi)
Elevation
5.4 m (17.7 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total12,173
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
 • Households
2,758
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence33.64% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)50,562,887.18 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4334
PSGC
045633000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesInagta Alabat language
Tagalog

Barangays

Perez is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, 4 of which are urban and the rest are rural barangays.

  • Maabot
  • Mainit Norte
  • Mainit Sur
  • Pambuhan
  • Pinagtubigan Este
  • Pinagtubigan Weste
  • Pagkakaisa Pob. (Barangay 1)
  • Mapagmahal Pob. (Barangay 2)
  • Bagong Pag-Asa Pob. (Barangay 3)
  • Bagong Silang Pob. (Barangay 4)
  • Rizal
  • Sangirin
  • Villamanzano Norte
  • Villamanzano Sur

Demographics
Population census of Perez
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 2,967—    
1948 3,507+1.88%
1960 4,741+2.54%
1970 5,789+2.01%
1975 6,464+2.24%
1980 7,551+3.16%
1990 8,609+1.32%
1995 10,264+3.35%
2000 10,454+0.39%
2007 11,022+0.73%
2010 12,039+3.26%
2015 12,173+0.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

Climate
Climate data for Perez, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 26
(79)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 83
(3.3)		 55
(2.2)		 44
(1.7)		 37
(1.5)		 90
(3.5)		 123
(4.8)		 145
(5.7)		 125
(4.9)		 135
(5.3)		 166
(6.5)		 163
(6.4)		 152
(6.0)		 1,318
(51.8)
Average rainy days 15.1 10.8 11.9 11.4 19.9 23.7 26.3 23.9 23.9 22.1 20.2 18.6 227.8
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Etymology

It was named as a token of gratitude to then Governor of the province, Felimon Perez who helped make this place an independent municipality.

Local government

Elected officials 2013-2016:

  • Mayor: Pepito Reyes
  • Vice Mayor: Boyet Buerano
  • SB Members:
    • Ryan A. Panol
    • Larry E. Canizares
    • Marlo B. Manaog
    • Richard R. Mascarina
    • Roberto R. Buerano
    • Czarina C. Caringal
    • Joel A. Villabroza
    • Delio D. Corales

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. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "Perez: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.


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