Tiaong

Tiaong, officially the Municipality of Tiaong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 106,265 people.[3]

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
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
Tiaong is located in Philippines
Tiaong
Tiaong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 2nd district
FoundedMay 12, 1691
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVincent Arjay M. Mea
 • Vice MayorRoderick A. Umali
 • RepresentativeDavid C. Suarez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate64,797 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • 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
6.78
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 312.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 1,265 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 221.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 495.4 million (2020)
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 is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometres (59 mi) from Manila.

History

In 1957, the following barrios were created:

  • Matipunso, from barrio Niing[5]
  • Behia, from barrio Callejon[6]
  • Bucal, from barrio Buha.[7]

Geography

Barangays

Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.

  • 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
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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[8]

Demographics
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[9][10][11][12]

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Tiaong
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]

Government

Elected officials

Municipal council (2019-2022):

  • Mayor: Ramon Preza
  • Vice Mayor: William Razon
  • Councilors:
    • Maria Maja Escueta Landicho
    • Tomas Ilao
    • John Paul Preza
    • Jessa Preza
    • Gemson Boongaling
    • Eugene Lopez
    • Roderick Convento
    • Elton Rex Baldeo

Tourism

Education
Tiaong Elementary School
Saint John Parochial School

Elementary schools
  • Private school
    • Southside Integrated Scool
    • Kiddie Corner School Inc.
    • Saint John Parochial School
    • Gaudete Study Center Inc
    • Tiaong Christian Academy
    • Maranatha Christian Academy
  • 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
  • Boundary Arch of Quezon
    Boundary Arch of Quezon
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
    Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • 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
  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. Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  6. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  7. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  8. "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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