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 2015 census, it has a population of 99,712 people.[3]

Tiaong
Municipality
Municipality of Tiaong
Quezon-Laguna Boundary Arch, Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, Municipal Hall, Claro M. Recto Memorial Shrine, Villa Escudero
Seal
Nickname(s): 
  • "Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob"
  • "Gateway to Quezon Province"
Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Tiaong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceQuezon
District2nd District
FoundedMay 12, 1691
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRamon A. Preza
 • Vice MayorWilliam A. Razon
 • CongressmanDavid C. Suarez
 • Electorate57,355 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total99,712
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
 • Households
22,287
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.59% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)199,834,328.54 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4325
PSGC
045648000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesTagalog
Websitetiaongquezon.net

It lies in the deep coconut region of Quezon, some 96 kilometres (60 mi) southeast of Manila.

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

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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

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]

History

In 1957, the following barrios were created:

  • Matipunso, from barrio Niing[9]
  • Behia, from barrio Callejon[10]
  • Bucal, from barrio Buha.[11]

Local government

Elected officials 2019-2022:

  • Mayor: Ramon Preza
  • Vice Mayor: William Razon
  • Councilors:
    • Maria Maja Escueta Landicho
    • Tom Ilao
    • JP Preza
    • Jessa Preza
    • Gemson Boongaling
    • Eugene Lopez
    • Odek Convento
    • Rec Baldeo

Landmarks

Education
Tiaong Elementary School
Saint John Parochial School

Elementary Level:

  • Private school
    • Kiddie Corner School Inc.
    • Saint John Parochial School
    • Gaudete Study Center Inc
    • Tiaong Christian Academy
    • Maranatha Christian Academy
  • Public School
    • Lusacan Central 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
    • Recto Memorial National High School Annex
    • Lusacan National High School
    • Cabay National High School
    • Gloria Umali National High School
    • Paiisa National High School
    • Talisay National High School

College Level:

  • Public Schools
    • College
    • SLSU
  • Private Schools:
    • Asian Institute of Technology and Education
  • Boundary Arch of Quezon
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
  • Town hall
  • Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
  • Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
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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. "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  10. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  11. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
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