Macalelon
Macalelon, officially the Municipality of Macalelon (Tagalog: Bayan ng Macalelon), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,312 people.[3]
Macalelon | |
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Municipality of Macalelon | |
![]() Macalelon Harborfront | |
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![]() Map of Quezon with Macalelon highlighted | |
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Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Calabarzon |
Province | Quezon |
District | 3rd district |
Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Artemio A. Mamburao |
• Vice Mayor | Carmen O. Vidal |
• Representative | Reynante U. Arrogancia |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 17,470 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Highest elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 27,312 |
• Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
• Households | 6,465 |
Demonym | Macalelonin |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 19.16 |
• Revenue | ₱ 119.9 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 356.8 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 90.33 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 104.4 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Quezon 1 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 1) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 4309 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
Native languages | Tagalog |
The Tikoy Festival (rice cake) and the Kubol Festival are well known for this town.
Geography
Barangays
Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
- Amontay
- Anos
- Buyao
- Candangal
- Calantas
- Lahing
- Luctob/Townsite
- Mabini Ibaba
- Mabini Ilaya
- Malabahay
- Mambog
- Olongtao Ibaba
- Olongtao Ilaya
- Padre Herrera
- Pajarillo
- Pinagbayanan
- Rodriguez (Poblacion)
- Rizal (Poblacion)
- Castillo (Poblacion)
- Pag-Asa (Poblacion)
- Masipag (Poblacion)
- Damayan (Poblacion)
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Nicolas
- San Vicente
- Taguin
- Tubigan Ibaba
- Tubigan Ilaya
- Vista Hermosa
Climate
Climate data for Macalelon, Quezon | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (74) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 31 (1.2) |
23 (0.9) |
25 (1.0) |
30 (1.2) |
85 (3.3) |
145 (5.7) |
182 (7.2) |
153 (6.0) |
172 (6.8) |
150 (5.9) |
113 (4.4) |
68 (2.7) |
1,177 (46.3) |
Average rainy days | 11.3 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 11.3 | 18.3 | 23.2 | 26.6 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 24.2 | 19.7 | 15.2 | 219.3 |
Source: Meteoblue[5] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 4,759 | — |
1918 | 6,442 | +2.04% |
1939 | 6,587 | +0.11% |
1948 | 6,775 | +0.31% |
1960 | 10,025 | +3.32% |
1970 | 14,787 | +3.96% |
1975 | 16,215 | +1.87% |
1980 | 17,167 | +1.15% |
1990 | 19,887 | +1.48% |
1995 | 23,094 | +2.84% |
2000 | 22,935 | −0.15% |
2007 | 25,986 | +1.74% |
2010 | 26,419 | +0.60% |
2015 | 28,188 | +1.24% |
2020 | 27,312 | −0.62% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] |
Economy
Tourism

Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Coral stone blocks make up this edifice which was erected 1854. Flanked by two small belfries, it projects a quaint but grand appeal. Good to note that a flight of stairs precedes the church, since it is situated on top of a small hill. A usual location for churches in coastal towns.
Communication
All major networks are available in the municipality: Globe, Smart and Dito; also fixed landlines by SANTELCOR.
Education
- High schools
- Calantas National High School (CNHS)
- Macalelon High School (MHS)
- Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS)
- Olongtao National High School (ONHS)
References
- Municipality of Macalelon | (DILG)
- "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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Macalelon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links
- Macalelon Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System