Tiaong

Tiaong
Municipality
Municipality of Tiaong
From top, left to right: Quezon-Laguna Boundary Arch, Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, Municipal Hall, Claro M. Recto Memorial Shrine, Villa Escudero
Flag of Tiaong
Flag
Official seal of Tiaong
Seal
Nicknames: 
  • "Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob"
  • "Gateway to Quezon Province"
Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted
Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Tiaong is located in Philippines
Tiaong
Tiaong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.95°N 121.32°E / 13.95; 121.32
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 2nd district
FoundedMay 12, 1691
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
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 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVincent Arjay M. Mea
 • Vice MayorRoderick A. Umali
 • RepresentativeDavid C. Suarez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate64,797 voters (2022)
Area
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 • Total168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi)
Elevation
94 m (308 ft)
Highest elevation
849 m (2,785 ft)
Lowest elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total106,265
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Households
26,509
DemonymTiaongin
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.15
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 312.2 million (2020), 128.3 million (2012), 145.5 million (2013), 167.3 million (2014), 189.8 million (2015), 207.5 million (2016), 254.8 million (2017)
 • Assets₱ 1,265 million (2020), 215.7 million (2012), 262.9 million (2013), 311.9 million (2014), 393 million (2015), 570.7 million (2016), 728.4 million (2017)
 • Expenditure₱ 221.9 million (2020), 119.9 million (2012), 121.7 million (2013), 120.6 million (2014), 131.2 million (2015), 146.1 million (2016)
 • Liabilities₱ 495.4 million (2020), 117.7 million (2012), 70.57 million (2013), 73.88 million (2014), 177.8 million (2015), 239.8 million (2016), 269.5 million (2017)
Service provider
 • ElectricityManila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4325
PSGC
045648000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Websitetiaongquezon.net

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 is 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometers (59 mi) from Manila.

Etymology

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The name is derived from tiaong, the Tagalog local name of Shorea ovata, a native species of hardwood tree.[5]

History

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Historically, Dolores was once consolidated with the municipality of Tiaong by virtue of Act No. 402 dated May 17, 1902.[6]

On June 21, 1957, barrios Matipunso, Behia, and Bucal were established out of barrios Niing, Callejon, and Buha, respectively.[7][8][9] On October 4, 1957, barrios Buliran, Callejon, Niing, and Pury were excised from Tiaong to form the new municipality of San Antonio.[10]

Geography

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Barangays

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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

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Climate data for Tiaong, Quezon
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[11]

Demographics

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Population census of Tiaong
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 9,527—    
1918 14,211+2.70%
1939 27,179+3.14%
1948 26,454−0.30%
1960 26,084−0.12%
1970 38,725+4.03%
1975 43,245+2.24%
1980 48,606+2.36%
1990 60,662+2.24%
1995 67,403+1.99%
2000 75,498+2.46%
2007 87,707+2.09%
2010 91,599+1.59%
2015 99,712+1.63%
2020 106,265+1.26%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Tiaong

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
16.20
2009
13.76
2012
13.91
2015
8.59
2018
6.78
2021
20.15

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

Government

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Town hall

Elected officials

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Municipal officials of Tiaong
(2022-2025)
Position Name of official
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

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Education

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Tiaong Elementary School
Saint John Parochial School

Elementary schools

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Public Schools
    • College
    • Southern Luzon State University
  • Private Schools:
    • Asian Institute of Technology and Education
    • Olinsterg College
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  • Boundary Arch of Quezon
    Boundary Arch of Quezon
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
    Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
  • Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
    Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
  • Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
    Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
  • Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon Province
    Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon Province

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Tiaong | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Plants and places: a list of places in the Philippines that were named after plants". Jardinerong Sunog. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  6. ^ 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
  7. ^ 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
  8. ^ Republic Act No. 1766 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon
  9. ^ 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
  10. ^ Executive Order No. 270 (October 4, 1957), Creating the Municipality of San Antonio in the Province of Quezon, retrieved January 5, 2022
  11. ^ "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  14. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  15. ^ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  16. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  17. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  18. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  19. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  20. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  21. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  22. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  23. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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