Quezon, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 4332 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lamon Bay [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Alabat |
| Area (2013) | 71.22 km2 (27.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,886 |
| Density (2020) | 223 / km2 (578 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 0' North, 122° 11' East (14.0060, 122.1841) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Quezon is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 71.22 square kilometers or 27.50 square miles which constitutes 0.81% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,886. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.10% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 223 inhabitants per square kilometer or 578 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Quezon has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apad | 2.20% | 349 | 346 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Argosino | 2.83% | 450 | 321 | 40.19% | 7.37% |
| Barangay I | 3.18% | 505 | 519 | -2.70% | -0.57% |
| Barangay II | 1.47% | 233 | 178 | 30.90% | 5.83% |
| Barangay III | 1.93% | 306 | 372 | -17.74% | -4.03% |
| Barangay IV | 4.71% | 749 | 764 | -1.96% | -0.42% |
| Barangay V | 11.14% | 1,770 | 2,051 | -13.70% | -3.05% |
| Barangay VI | 14.58% | 2,316 | 2,248 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Cagbalogo | 6.16% | 978 | 958 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Caridad | 4.97% | 790 | 745 | 6.04% | 1.24% |
| Cometa | 2.99% | 475 | 440 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Del Pilar | 2.78% | 442 | 405 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Guinhawa | 5.13% | 815 | 775 | 5.16% | 1.06% |
| Gumubat | 2.40% | 381 | 358 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
| Magsino | 3.97% | 631 | 655 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Mascariña | 4.68% | 743 | 734 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Montaña | 2.73% | 434 | 373 | 16.35% | 3.24% |
| Sabang | 2.54% | 404 | 383 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Silangan | 5.66% | 899 | 811 | 10.85% | 2.19% |
| Tagkawa | 2.56% | 406 | 377 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Villa Belen | 2.95% | 468 | 457 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Villa Francia | 2.96% | 470 | 262 | 79.39% | 13.09% |
| Villa Gomez | 3.06% | 486 | 363 | 33.88% | 6.33% |
| Villa Mercedes | 2.43% | 386 | 333 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Quezon Total | 15,886 | 15,228 | 4.32% | 0.89% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Quezon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,537,446.81.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,938,505.61 | – |
| 2010 | 33,967,923.35 | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 36,711,009.03 | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 35,745,975.44 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 39,674,922.50 | 10.99% |
| 2014 | 44,296,352.47 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 50,330,570.75 | 13.62% |
| 2016 | 55,537,446.81 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Quezon in the 2015 Census was 15,220 broken down into 3,681 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,325 | 2,301 | 4.92 | |
| 13,200 | 2,588 | 5.10 | |
| 14,592 | 2,958 | 4.93 | |
| 15,011 | 3,174 | 4.73 | |
| 15,142 | 3,392 | 4.46 | |
| 15,220 | 3,681 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Quezon is 10 to 14, with 1,855 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 138 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 297 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,401 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,632 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,855 | 12.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,473 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,090 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 967 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 924 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 901 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 841 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 883 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 748 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 719 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 534 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 390 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 260 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 175 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 138 | 0.91% |
| Total | 15,228 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Quezon grew from 2,627 in 1918 to 15,886 in 2020, an increase of 13,259 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.89%, or an increase of 658 people, from the previous population of 15,228 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,627 | – | |
| 4,450 | 2.67% | |
| 5,346 | 1.90% | |
| 8,095 | 3.72% | |
| 10,604 | 2.68% | |
| 10,465 | -0.26% | |
| 10,734 | 0.51% | |
| 11,345 | 0.56% | |
| 13,200 | 2.88% | |
| 14,594 | 2.18% | |
| 15,011 | 0.39% | |
| 15,142 | 0.32% | |
| 15,228 | 0.11% | |
| 15,886 | 0.89% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Quezon for the year 2019 was 10,653, broken down into 5,362 males and 5,291 females.
Location
The municipal center of Quezon is situated at approximately 14° 0' North, 122° 11' East, in the island of Alabat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 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 Quezon are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, and Calamba, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Calauag, Quezon, Gumaca, Quezon, Lopez, Quezon, Plaridel, Quezon, Alabat, Quezon, and Pitogo, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 144.97 kilometers (90.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calauag, Quezon, 12.53 kilometers (7.79 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Gumaca, Quezon, 13.06 kilometers (8.11 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Lopez, Quezon, 15.97 kilometers (9.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Plaridel, Quezon, 18.73 kilometers (11.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Alabat, Quezon, 21.12 kilometers (13.12 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Pitogo, Quezon, 26.74 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 62.13 kilometers (38.60 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 63.87 kilometers (39.69 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 92.86 kilometers (57.70 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 110.28 kilometers (68.53 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 111.90 kilometers (69.53 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 112.32 kilometers (69.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
Distance from Manila: 144.97 kilometers (90.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°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.