Atimonan, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 4331 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lamon Bay [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 239.66 km2 (92.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 64,260 |
| Density (2020) | 268 / km2 (694 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 0' North, 121° 55' East (14.0006, 121.9215) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Atimonan is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 239.66 square kilometers or 92.53 square miles which constitutes 2.74% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,260. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 268 inhabitants per square kilometer or 694 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Atimonan has 42 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeles | 3.76% | 2,417 | 2,494 | -3.09% | -0.66% |
| Balubad | 3.24% | 2,081 | 1,830 | 13.72% | 2.74% |
| Balugohin | 0.67% | 433 | 383 | 13.05% | 2.62% |
| Barangay Zone 1 | 5.12% | 3,291 | 3,734 | -11.86% | -2.62% |
| Barangay Zone 2 | 4.71% | 3,025 | 3,138 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Barangay Zone 3 | 2.51% | 1,612 | 1,756 | -8.20% | -1.78% |
| Barangay Zone 4 | 4.23% | 2,719 | 3,043 | -10.65% | -2.34% |
| Buhangin | 2.79% | 1,791 | 1,635 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Caridad Ibaba | 10.80% | 6,940 | 5,938 | 16.87% | 3.34% |
| Caridad Ilaya | 2.95% | 1,896 | 1,883 | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Habingan | 0.37% | 237 | 213 | 11.27% | 2.27% |
| Inaclagan | 0.69% | 445 | 434 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Inalig | 1.79% | 1,151 | 1,136 | 1.32% | 0.28% |
| Kilait | 0.91% | 587 | 576 | 1.91% | 0.40% |
| Kulawit | 0.45% | 289 | 237 | 21.94% | 4.26% |
| Lakip | 0.96% | 615 | 589 | 4.41% | 0.91% |
| Lubi | 1.16% | 745 | 613 | 21.53% | 4.19% |
| Lumutan | 1.56% | 1,005 | 1,026 | -2.05% | -0.43% |
| Magsaysay | 1.08% | 695 | 732 | -5.05% | -1.09% |
| Malinao Ibaba | 2.64% | 1,696 | 1,767 | -4.02% | -0.86% |
| Malinao Ilaya | 5.07% | 3,260 | 3,276 | -0.49% | -0.10% |
| Malusak | 2.70% | 1,736 | 1,697 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Manggalayan Bundok | 0.26% | 166 | 184 | -9.78% | -2.14% |
| Manggalayan Labak | 1.51% | 973 | 971 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Matanag | 0.50% | 319 | 256 | 24.61% | 4.74% |
| Montes Balaon | 0.31% | 199 | 262 | -24.05% | -5.62% |
| Montes Kallagan | 0.38% | 247 | 274 | -9.85% | -2.16% |
| Ponon | 1.87% | 1,202 | 1,369 | -12.20% | -2.70% |
| Rizal | 2.43% | 1,564 | 1,829 | -14.49% | -3.24% |
| San Andres Bundok | 0.49% | 317 | 373 | -15.01% | -3.37% |
| San Andres Labak | 1.78% | 1,144 | 1,118 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| San Isidro | 4.36% | 2,800 | 2,567 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| San Jose Balatok | 0.11% | 70 | 229 | -69.43% | -22.08% |
| San Rafael | 2.30% | 1,479 | 1,766 | -16.25% | -3.66% |
| Santa Catalina | 4.24% | 2,723 | 2,330 | 16.87% | 3.34% |
| Sapaan | 1.94% | 1,246 | 1,415 | -11.94% | -2.64% |
| Sokol | 0.73% | 466 | 418 | 11.48% | 2.31% |
| Tagbakin | 9.83% | 6,317 | 5,323 | 18.67% | 3.67% |
| Talaba | 2.27% | 1,459 | 1,317 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Tinandog | 2.20% | 1,411 | 1,435 | -1.67% | -0.35% |
| Villa Ibaba | 1.45% | 934 | 1,079 | -13.44% | -2.99% |
| Villa Ilaya | 0.87% | 558 | 787 | -29.10% | -6.98% |
| Atimonan Total | 64,260 | 63,432 | 1.31% | 0.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Atimonan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱161,538,438.50.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,336,795.77 | – |
| 2010 | 98,069,136.50 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 106,871,862.44 | 8.98% |
| 2012 | 105,201,202.40 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 117,180,064.72 | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 129,539,072.42 | 10.55% |
| 2015 | 146,819,213.12 | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 161,538,438.50 | 10.03% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Atimonan in the 2015 Census was 63,387 broken down into 15,001 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46,643 | 9,832 | 4.74 | |
| 54,124 | 11,154 | 4.85 | |
| 56,712 | 12,020 | 4.72 | |
| 59,110 | 14,019 | 4.22 | |
| 61,523 | 14,510 | 4.24 | |
| 63,387 | 15,001 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Atimonan is 5 to 9, with 6,382 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 681 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,151 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,071 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,382 | 10.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,312 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,090 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,311 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,845 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,361 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,917 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,700 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,727 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,415 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,871 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,208 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,534 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,067 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 789 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 681 | 1.07% |
| Total | 63,432 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Atimonan grew from 11,203 in 1903 to 64,260 in 2020, an increase of 53,057 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 828 people, from the previous population of 63,432 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,203 | – | |
| 13,087 | 0.99% | |
| 18,512 | 1.75% | |
| 21,474 | 1.53% | |
| 32,294 | 3.65% | |
| 35,478 | 0.92% | |
| 37,483 | 1.11% | |
| 39,894 | 1.25% | |
| 46,651 | 1.58% | |
| 54,283 | 2.88% | |
| 56,716 | 0.94% | |
| 59,157 | 0.58% | |
| 61,587 | 1.48% | |
| 63,432 | 0.56% | |
| 64,260 | 0.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Atimonan for the year 2019 was 35,109, broken down into 16,676 males and 18,433 females.
Location
The municipal center of Atimonan is situated at approximately 14° 0' North, 121° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Atimonan are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Plaridel, Quezon, Agdangan, Quezon, Padre Burgos, Quezon, Alabat, Quezon, Unisan, Quezon, and Perez, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 120.76 kilometers (75.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Plaridel, Quezon, 11.40 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Agdangan, Quezon, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Padre Burgos, Quezon, 14.69 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Alabat, Quezon, 15.09 kilometers (9.38 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Unisan, Quezon, 18.94 kilometers (11.77 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Perez, Quezon, 21.32 kilometers (13.25 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 34.18 kilometers (21.24 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 35.73 kilometers (22.20 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 64.83 kilometers (40.29 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 82.09 kilometers (51.01 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 83.87 kilometers (52.11 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 84.83 kilometers (52.71 miles) to the West (N82°W)
Distance from Manila: 120.76 kilometers (75.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.