Tiaong
Tiaong ([ˈtjaʔɔŋ]), officially the Municipality of Tiaong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 106,265 people.[3]
Tiaong | |
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From top, left to right: Quezon-Laguna Boundary Arch, Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, Municipal Hall, Claro M. Recto Memorial Shrine, Villa Escudero | |
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Country | Philippines |
Region | Negros Island Region |
Founded | May 12, 1691 |
Barangays | (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vincent Arjay M. Mea |
• Vice Mayor | Roderick A. Umali |
• Representative | David C. Suarez |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | voters (?) |
Highest elevation | 849 m (2,785 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Demonym | Tiaongin |
Economy | |
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• Revenue | ₱ |
• Assets | ₱ |
• Expenditure | ₱ |
• Liabilities | ₱ |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | — |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
PSGC | PSGC unknown |
Tiaong is 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometers (59 mi) from Manila.
Etymology
According to local legends, Tiaong derived its name from the portmanteau of two words:
History
Historically, Dolores was once consolidated with the municipality of Tiaong by virtue of Act No. 402 dated May 17, 1902.[5]
On June 21, 1957, barrios Matipunso, Behia, and Bucal were established out of barrios Niing, Callejon, and Buha, respectively.[6][7][8] On October 4, 1957, barrios Buliran, Callejon, Niing, and Pury were excised from Tiaong to form the new municipality of San Antonio.[9]
Geography
Barangays
Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- 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
Climate
Climate data for Tiaong, Quezon | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
35 (1.4) |
27 (1.1) |
27 (1.1) |
82 (3.2) |
124 (4.9) |
163 (6.4) |
144 (5.7) |
145 (5.7) |
141 (5.6) |
100 (3.9) |
102 (4.0) |
1,142 (45) |
Average rainy days | 12.0 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 17.9 | 22.6 | 26.2 | 24.5 | 24.6 | 22.0 | 16.7 | 14.9 | 208 |
Source: Meteoblue[10] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13] |
Economy
Poverty incidence of
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Government
Elected officials
Position | Name of official |
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Municipal Mayor | Vincent Arjay M. Mea |
Municipal Vice Mayor | Roderick A. Umali |
Municipal Councilors | Ma. Maja Alexandra E. Landicho |
Romano P. Castillo Jr. | |
Eugene P. Lopez | |
Elton Rex B. Baldeo | |
Rex D. Bautista | |
Jessa L. Preza | |
Jonas Bryson R. Atienza | |
Tomas P. Ilao |
Tourism
Education
Elementary schools
- Private school
- Southside Integrated School
- Kiddie Corner School Inc.
- Saint John Parochial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Tiaong Christian Academy
- Maranatha Christian Academy
- Geriane Rainbow School
- Public School
- Anastacia Elementary School
- Lusacan 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
- Lalig National High School
- Lusacan National High School
- Cabay National High School
- Gloria Umali National High School
- Paiisa National High School
- Talisay National High School
Colleges and universities
- Public Schools
- College
- Southern Luzon State University
- Private Schools:
- Asian Institute of Technology and Education
- Olinsterg College
Gallery
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Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
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Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
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Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
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Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon Province
References
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- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Tayao, Annelle S. (March 10, 2012). "Tiaong has its come-ons". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Act No. 402 (May 17, 1902), An Act Consolidating the Municipalities of Tiaon, Dolores, Candelaria, and Sariaya in the Province of Tayabas Into Two Municipalities, Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Library, retrieved September 21, 2024
- ^ Republic Act No. 1765 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023
- ^ Republic Act No. 1766 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon
- ^ Republic Act No. 1767 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023
- ^ Executive Order No. 270 (October 4, 1957), Creating the Municipality of San Antonio in the Province of Quezon, retrieved January 5, 2022
- ^ "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
External links
- Tiaong Profile at PhilAtlas.com
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- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System