Quezon, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 8715 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 626.86 km2 (242.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 109,624 |
| Density (2020) | 175 / km2 (453 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 44' North, 125° 6' East (7.7309, 125.1000) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 276.8 meters (908.0 feet) |
Quezon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 626.86 square kilometers or 242.03 square miles which constitutes 5.97% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 109,624. This represented 7.11% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 2.18% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 175 inhabitants per square kilometer or 453 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Quezon has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butong | 12.91% | 14,154 | 13,258 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Cawayan | 1.10% | 1,208 | 1,184 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| Cebole | 1.54% | 1,689 | 1,749 | -3.43% | -0.73% |
| C-Handumanan | 1.07% | 1,171 | 1,002 | 16.87% | 3.34% |
| Delapa | 2.96% | 3,246 | 3,191 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Dumalama | 0.92% | 1,004 | 925 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| Kiburiao | 4.10% | 4,496 | 4,531 | -0.77% | -0.16% |
| Kipaypayon | 1.31% | 1,431 | 1,726 | -17.09% | -3.87% |
| Libertad | 3.43% | 3,757 | 3,371 | 11.45% | 2.31% |
| Linabo | 1.70% | 1,864 | 1,860 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Lipa | 1.18% | 1,298 | 1,158 | 12.09% | 2.43% |
| Lumintao | 3.89% | 4,259 | 3,793 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| Magsaysay | 2.16% | 2,365 | 2,084 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Mahayag | 1.33% | 1,463 | 1,594 | -8.22% | -1.79% |
| Manuto | 2.11% | 2,314 | 2,371 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Merangerang | 3.79% | 4,151 | 4,102 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Mibantang | 2.21% | 2,428 | 2,475 | -1.90% | -0.40% |
| Minongan | 1.92% | 2,108 | 1,985 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Minsalirak | 1.53% | 1,681 | 1,575 | 6.73% | 1.38% |
| Minsamongan | 0.84% | 919 | 1,069 | -14.03% | -3.13% |
| Paitan | 3.68% | 4,033 | 4,177 | -3.45% | -0.74% |
| Palacapao | 2.98% | 3,272 | 2,899 | 12.87% | 2.58% |
| Pinilayan | 1.28% | 1,404 | 1,110 | 26.49% | 5.07% |
| Poblacion | 15.58% | 17,078 | 15,247 | 12.01% | 2.42% |
| Puntian | 2.54% | 2,787 | 2,653 | 5.05% | 1.04% |
| Salawagan | 7.89% | 8,644 | 7,945 | 8.80% | 1.79% |
| San Isidro | 0.66% | 719 | 810 | -11.23% | -2.48% |
| San Jose | 7.89% | 8,647 | 7,691 | 12.43% | 2.50% |
| San Roque | 1.61% | 1,764 | 1,658 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.03% | 2,221 | 2,442 | -9.05% | -1.98% |
| Santa Filomena | 1.87% | 2,049 | 2,481 | -17.41% | -3.95% |
| Quezon Total | 109,624 | 104,116 | 5.29% | 1.09% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Quezon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱279,167,020.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 163,260,676.15 | – |
| 2010 | 179,277,276.24 | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 181,441,489.33 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 178,415,863.32 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 204,403,663.14 | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 225,401,993.00 | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 256,390,322.65 | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 279,167,020.18 | 8.88% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Quezon in the 2015 Census was 104,046 broken down into 22,996 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70,239 | 12,550 | 5.60 | |
| 74,057 | 13,892 | 5.33 | |
| 82,567 | 15,882 | 5.20 | |
| 90,859 | 18,328 | 4.96 | |
| 94,476 | 19,943 | 4.74 | |
| 104,046 | 22,996 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Quezon is 5 to 9, with 13,175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 637 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,447 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,754 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,175 | 12.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,173 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,528 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 9,182 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,964 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,670 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,988 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,464 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,070 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,162 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,576 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,689 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,719 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,065 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 853 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 637 | 0.61% |
| Total | 104,116 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Quezon grew from 38,084 in 1970 to 109,624 in 2020, an increase of 71,540 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 5,508 people, from the previous population of 104,116 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 38,084 | – | |
| 52,324 | 6.58% | |
| 59,819 | 2.71% | |
| 70,566 | 1.67% | |
| 74,141 | 0.93% | |
| 82,567 | 2.33% | |
| 91,119 | 1.37% | |
| 94,584 | 1.37% | |
| 104,116 | 1.84% | |
| 109,624 | 1.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Quezon for the year 2019 was 64,943, broken down into 33,190 males and 31,753 females.
Location
The municipal center of Quezon is situated at approximately 7° 44' North, 125° 6' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 276.8 meters or 908.0 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 Valencia, Bukidnon, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Tagum, Davao del Norte, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Maramag, Bukidnon, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Kibawe, Bukidnon, and Kadingilan, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 882.06 kilometers (548.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maramag, Bukidnon, 11.03 kilometers (6.85 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Don Carlos, Bukidnon, 12.74 kilometers (7.92 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Kitaotao, Bukidnon, 14.41 kilometers (8.95 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Dangcagan, Bukidnon, 17.06 kilometers (10.60 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Kibawe, Bukidnon, 21.72 kilometers (13.50 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Kadingilan, Bukidnon, 25.48 kilometers (15.83 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
Nearest cities
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 19.04 kilometers (11.83 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 47.06 kilometers (29.24 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 79.92 kilometers (49.66 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 80.01 kilometers (49.72 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 84.36 kilometers (52.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Davao City, 92.68 kilometers (57.59 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
Distance from Manila: 882.06 kilometers (548.09 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.