General Nakar

General Nakar, officially the Municipality of General Nakar (Tagalog: Bayan ng Heneral Nakar), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 29,705 people.[3] It is the largest municipality in the island of Luzon in terms of land area, occupying 1,343.75 square kilometres (518.82 sq mi). It is accessible by land from Metro Manila, passing through Marcos Highway (Marikina-Infanta Highway).

General Nakar
Municipality
Municipality of General Nakar
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Largest municipality of Luzon Island
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General Nakar
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°45′47″N 121°38′06″E
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceQuezon
District1st District
FoundedJuly 21, 1949
Named forGuillermo Peñamante Nakar
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEliseo R. Ruzol
 • Vice MayorLeovegildo R. Ruzol
 • RepresentativeWilfrido Mark M. Enverga
 • Electorate21,135 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total1,343.75 km2 (518.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total29,705
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
 • Households
6,357
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence31.53% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)222,709,136.39 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4338
PSGC
045617000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesUmiray Dumaget language
Sinauna language
Tagalog
Websitewww.generalnakar.gov.ph

It was named after Major General Guillermo Peñamante Nakar (1905–1942), the martyred leader of the 1st Battalion of the 71st Infantry Division of the USAFFE against the attacking Japanese Forces.

Barangays

General Nakar is composed of 19 barangays.

  • Anoling
  • Banglos
  • Batangan
  • Catablingan
  • Canaway
  • Lumutan
  • Mahabang Lalim
  • Maigang
  • Maligaya
  • Magsikap
  • Minahan Norte
  • Minahan Sur
  • Pagsangahan
  • Pamplona
  • Pesa
  • Poblacion
  • Sablang
  • San Marcelino
  • Umiray

Demographics
Population census of General Nakar
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 5,494—    
1970 8,569+4.54%
1975 11,751+6.54%
1980 12,127+0.63%
1990 18,323+4.21%
1995 21,121+2.70%
2000 23,678+2.48%
2007 24,895+0.69%
2010 25,973+1.55%
2015 29,705+2.59%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

Climate
Climate data for General Nakar, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 40
(1.6)		 33
(1.3)		 35
(1.4)		 38
(1.5)		 138
(5.4)		 190
(7.5)		 242
(9.5)		 216
(8.5)		 224
(8.8)		 200
(7.9)		 114
(4.5)		 94
(3.7)		 1,564
(61.6)
Average rainy days 12.2 9.0 11.0 11.7 21.5 24.0 27.2 26.1 26.8 22.3 16.3 15.1 223.2
Source: Meteoblue [8]
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References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Quezon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "General Nakar: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.


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